
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,997
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Flower Fairy
- 1–3 players
- 5–10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2014

2014
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Teddy's Colors & Shapes is a board game released in 2014 for 1–4 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 2 and up. It was designed by Christiane Hüpper and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
Teddy's Colors & Shapes, part of HABA's "My Very First Game" series, includes four options for play for the youngest of gamers, specifically gamers aged 2 and up. They are: Everybody Is Helping Teddy: a co-operative game with shapes where the children always win Who Knows the Colors?: a co-operative game with colors where the children always win Competition Variation: for when the children want to establish a winner Free play, with the two wooden dice, eight wooden shapes in four colors, eight illustrated cardboard pieces in four shapes, and four double-sided player boards of different scenes
Teddy's Colors & Shapes supports 1–4 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 Teddy's Colors & Shapes is 5 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 Teddy's Colors & Shapes for ages 2 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.
Teddy's Colors & Shapes 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.
Teddy's Colors & Shapes belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Educational. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. 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 Teddy's Colors & Shapes are: Christiane Hüpper. 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 Teddy's Colors & Shapes 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.