# Hungry Hungry Hippos

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1978
- **BGG Rating**: 4.2
- **BGG Rank**: #30869
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 10 min
- **Weight**: 1.07 / 5
- **Designers**: Fred Kroll, Masatoshi Todokoro
- **Artists**: (Uncredited)
- **Publishers**: Ambassador Games (Merchant Ambassador), Blue Sky Inc., Brekar, Chad Valley Co Ltd., Estrela, Hasbro, International Playthings, Inc., Köhler, Korea Boardgames, Maple Toys, MB Giochi, MB Jeux, MB Spellen, MB Spiele, Milton Bradley, Pavilion, Schmidt Spiele, Spin Master Ltd., Top Toys, Toymonster
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Animals, Children's Game, Comic Book / Strip, Real-time

## Verdict
If you're looking for a fast-paced, noisy game that will get kids (and adults!) roaring with laughter, Hungry Hungry Hippos is the perfect choice! It's pure button-mashing fun to see who's fastest on the trigger.Frantic and fun actionSuper simple rulesFast and engagingGreat for kidsRelies on luck and reflexesCan be noisyLittle strategic depthHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a feeding frenzy at Rumbly Lagoon! In Hungry Hungry Hippos, four ravenous hippos – Hungry, Sweetie, Bottomless, and Berry – are always rumbling and ready to devour anything in sight. The goal is simple and straightforward: each player controls a hippo, and your job is to make it eat as many marbles as possible. Here's how it works: you press a lever, and the hippo lunges forward, opening its mouth to grab the marbles scattered in the arena. It's a race against time and against the other hippos! Whoever manages to get their hippo to swallow the most marbles by the end of the game is the big champion. The game is super fast, lasting about 10 minutes, and perfect for up to 4 players, making it a great choice to liven up kids and even adults who enjoy uncomplicated fun. The simplicity of the rules and the frantic action guarantee laughs and lots of excitement. It's the kind of game you pick up for a quick play and end up playing several rounds in a row because the adrenaline of watching your hippo gobble up marbles is contagious. It's a pure experience of dexterity and real-time fun!

## FAQ
### What age is Hungry Hungry Hippos recommended for?
It's generally recommended for children aged 4 and up, due to the simple rules and the nature of the game.

### How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game session last?
A game is very quick, lasting on average only about 10 minutes.

### What are the main components of the game?
The game comes with a base where the hippos move, 4 colorful hippos, and several marbles for them to eat.

### Does it require a lot of skill to play?
It requires more dexterity and quick reflexes than strategic skill. It's all about pressing the lever at the right moment!

### Is it a good game for family play?
Absolutely! It's perfect for family fun time, especially with young children, as everyone can play together and have a great time.

### Are there any more elaborate versions or expansions?
Hungry Hungry Hippos is known for its simplicity. There are theme variations or special editions, but the core mechanic remains the same, and there are no traditional expansions.

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