Hoot Owl Hoot!

Peaceable Kingdom, Broadway Toys LTD, Gigamic · Board game · 2010
9.0 Ludopedia 6.4 BGG 2–4 · best 3 15 min Weight 1.1/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Hoot Owl Hoot! is that perfect cooperative game to introduce little ones to the world of board games, or for anyone looking for a light and charming experience. The simplicity of the rules and the lovely theme of owls returning home create a super welcoming atmosphere. It's just the right challenge for kids, who need to think together to beat the sun, and the 'Hoot! Hoot!' interaction is a delightful touch that brings smiles. An instant classic for family game nights!

Highlights
  • Super accessible for kids
  • Adorable and engaging theme
  • Encourages cooperation
  • Easy rules to learn
  • Fun 'Hoot! Hoot!' interaction
Keep in mind
  • Can be repetitive for adults
  • Limited strategic depth
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Hoot Owl Hoot!, the players' mission is super important: help a group of little owls return to their nest before the sun rises and a new day begins. It's a cooperative game, so everyone plays together against time! To start the adventure, the sun token is placed on the first space of the sun track, three owls are positioned on the starting spaces of the owl track, and each player receives three cards. The deck contains fifty cards, 36 of which are colored (six of each of the six colors) and 14 sun cards. Players keep their cards face up in front of them, which is great for everyone to strategize the best movement as a team.

During their turn, if a player has a sun card, they must discard it and move the sun token one space. But if the player only has color cards, they discard one of them and can move any owl to the next open space of the color corresponding to the discarded card. And the most fun part? If an owl 'flies' over another owl already on a space of that color on its way to the next open space, all players let out a collective 'Hoot! Hoot!' Hoot Owl Hoot! (and its European counterpart, Flieg mit, kleine Eule!) comes with six owls, and if the group wants an extra challenge, simply add more owls to the track at the start of the game. It's guaranteed fun for the little ones and for anyone looking for a light and cute game!

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Animals: Birds Animals: Owls
Publisher Peaceable Kingdom, Broadway Toys LTD, Gigamic, Lúdilo, Magellan, Schmidt Spiele, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
Designer Susan McKinley Ross
Artist Betsy Snyder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the recommended age for Hoot Owl Hoot!?
Hoot Owl Hoot! is ideal for children aged 4 and up. The rules are very simple and intuitive, perfect for little ones to start enjoying board games.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players. It's a cooperative game, so everyone plays together to help the owls get back home.
How long does a game last?
A game of Hoot Owl Hoot! is quite quick, usually between 15 and 20 minutes. Perfect for keeping children's attention and fitting into any moment!
What is the objective of the game?
The main objective is to move all the owls back to their nest before the sun completes its track and day breaks. It's a race against time!
Is it possible to increase the game's difficulty?
Yes! For a greater challenge, you can add more owls to the track at the start of the game. This requires a bit more strategy and team coordination.
Is the game educational?
Absolutely! Hoot Owl Hoot! helps develop skills such as color recognition, simple planning, teamwork, and cooperative decision-making, all in a playful way.

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