
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,725
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Chicken Cha Cha Cha
- 2–4 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1997

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Yam Yam is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Klaus Zoch and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck.
Yam Yam is a card game that lets young children decide how much longer their hedgehog family can safely stay outside to eat before snow suddenly starts to fall. Before the beginning of winter, all hedgehogs have to be fast asleep. As soon as a hedgehog sleeps, however, it can no longer help gather food. That's why you will have to think twice after each food card that you draw — whether it really is time already for another one of your hedgehogs to hibernate. Contents: 60 game cards, divided into: 16 hedgehog cards in 4 colors 40 food cards 4 winter cards
Yam Yam 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 Yam Yam is 10 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 Yam Yam 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.
Yam Yam 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.
Yam Yam belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck. 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 Yam Yam are: Klaus Zoch. 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 Yam Yam 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.