
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,344
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Rey Mono
- 2–8 players
- 5–10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024

1975
Rules assistance for The Game of Ladybirds
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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The Game of Ladybirds is a board game released in 1975 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
There are 24 cards - 4 of each numbered 1-6 on the back (in the style of a 6-sided die). Each card has a leaf and a number of ladybirds from 0-3 on the front. At the start of the game, the back of the cards are showing (so each leaf is hidden), but on his/her turn, a player rolls the die and picks up a card of that value. Near the end of the game, if you roll a number that has no cards left, you pass on to the next player. The game ends when the last card has been turned over and the winner is the player with the most ladybirds. A luck based game which small children enjoy and which teaches simple addition and the numbers on a die.
The Game of Ladybirds 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 The Game of Ladybirds is 15 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 The Game of Ladybirds for ages 3 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.
The Game of Ladybirds 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.
The Game of Ladybirds belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 catalogue lists The Game of Ladybirds 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.