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The Ladybug Game
2004
Rules assistance for The Ladybug Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 20 min
- 3+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for The Ladybug Game
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The Ladybug Game is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Kylie Copenhagen and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
From the publisher: "The Ladybug Game is designed for interactive play between parents and children. Parents are encouraged to read a lively introductory story about the adventures of four ladybugs – Ella Yellow, Rickie Red, Tommy Teal and Olivia Orange. The object of the game is to help them find their way back home (a rosebush) after a windstorm launches them airborne and they land on a faraway dirt pile. The first ladybug to find her way “home” is the winner. Along the way, the ladybugs encounter various hazards such as tall grass, praying mantis’, aphids and ants. The Ladybug Game was invented by Kylie Copenhagen, a first grader in California who loves ladybugs."
Editions
- The Ladybug GameenBlue Opal2004
- The Ladybug GameenZobmondo!! Entertainment LLC2004
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hasbro
- Blue Opal
- Zobmondo!! Entertainment LLC
Questions and answers
The Ladybug Game 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 Ladybug Game 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 The Ladybug Game 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 Ladybug Game has a complexity rating of 1.1 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 Ladybug Game belongs to these categories: Humor, Children's Game, and Party Game. 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 The Ladybug Game are: Kylie Copenhagen. 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 The Ladybug Game 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.