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Uncle Wiggily
1916
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Uncle Wiggily is a board game released in 1916 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Howard R. Garis and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Track Movement.
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About the game
Players join Uncle Wiggily on his adventure by drawing cards, following the simple rhymes and moving Uncle Wiggily. Cards also feature numbers and symbols, so children who cannot read will still be able to play. Be the first to arrive at Dr. Possum's house to win the game! The American writer Howard R. Garis (1872-1961) created the character "Uncle Wiggily Longears" for a children's book in 1910. According to Whitehill, the game based on the children's story was first introduced by the Milton Bradley Company in 1916. Bradley modified the game in 1923, 1949, and 1955. Whitehill states that Parker Brothers obtained the rights to Uncle Wiggily in 1967. However, in 1989 both Milton Bradley Co. and Parker Brothers reintroduced different version of the same game. Hasbro now owns both the Parker and Bradley rights, but apparently is producing the Bradley version for the current market. The game is of the "racing" variety in the style of the European "Goose Game", that is the first player to reach the end of the "track" wins.
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- Parker Brothers
- Winning Moves Games (USA)
- Milton Bradley
Questions and answers
Uncle Wiggily 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 Uncle Wiggily is 30 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 Uncle Wiggily for ages 4 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.
Uncle Wiggily 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.
Uncle Wiggily belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Track Movement. 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 Uncle Wiggily are: Howard R. Garis. 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 Uncle Wiggily 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.