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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game
2006
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- 15 min
- 3+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Players spin the spinner and move their caterpillar box around the board, adding food pieces to their box. At various points, players must collect enough food to proceed. First player around the board wins. This is a different game from the same-named Very Hungry Caterpillar Game, which is made further confusing because both games have very similar box-fronts, using the same picture from the cover of the book. This game requires players to move around a board and collect food, meeting certain goals along the way.
Editions
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar GameenPaul Lamond Games Ltd2010
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar GameenUniversity Games2006
- Den lille larven AldrimettN.W. Damm & Søn (Damm)2011
- Rupsje Nooitgenoeg (het spel)University Games2008
- La Chenille qui fait des trous: Le JeufrUniversity Games2008
- Die kleine Raupe Nimmersatt: Das SpieldeUniversity Games2008
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Mechanics
Publishers
- N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm)
- Paul Lamond Games Ltd
- University Games
Questions and answers
The Very Hungry Caterpillar 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 Very Hungry Caterpillar Game 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 Very Hungry Caterpillar 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 Very Hungry Caterpillar Game 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 Very Hungry Caterpillar Game belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Environmental. 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 catalogue lists The Very Hungry Caterpillar 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.