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- BGG rating
- 6.1
Monster Trap
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Simsala Hopp
2013
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Simsala Hopp is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand.
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About the game
Time for a magic tournament at Magicstone Castle! In Simsala Hopp, the young player magicians need to use their magic wands to transform frogs into hares while the animals fly through the air – but if they conjure things too freely, they risk sending animals arcing too high and landing outside the castle, and shenanigans like that will cost the magician points. Whoever can transform many frogs into rabbits without being too careless will collect the most tournament chips and win.
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Questions and answers
Simsala Hopp 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 Simsala Hopp is 20 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 Simsala Hopp for ages 5 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.
Simsala Hopp has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Simsala Hopp belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Simsala Hopp and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Simsala Hopp are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. 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 Simsala Hopp 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.