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Oh What a Mountain!
1980
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
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Oh What a Mountain! is a board game released in 1980 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rudell Design and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
From the box: An exciting path game that challenges you to find the quickest route up a very, merry 3-dimensional mountain. On the climb, you might go Ram Watching, meet the Abominable Snowball or the Falling Rocks. They're hazards that actually move...pushing, shoving and sweeping you and your fellow climbers from the path and back to the First Aid Station at Base Camp #1. Don't forget the deep, dark cave either, you could easily get lost in it. But don't give up! Even though Oh What A Mountain has its ups and downs, the first climber to reach the peak of the mountain is rewarded with a winner's flag that acually pops right-up to announce the victory. Happy hiking!
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- Milton Bradley
Questions and answers
Oh What a Mountain! supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Oh What a Mountain! is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Oh What a Mountain! for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Oh What a Mountain! has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Oh What a Mountain! belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Oh What a Mountain! are: Rudell Design. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Oh What a Mountain! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.