Chicken Cha Cha Cha
- Designer Klaus Zoch
- Publisher Zoch Verlag , 999 Games , Aires, Fanha e Raposo, Lda , Devir , Egmont Polska
- Illustration Doris Matthäus , Klaus Zoch
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Players move their chickens around a circular track of egg tiles, flipping cards to find matching pairs in a memory challenge. Each successful match allows a player to advance and potentially overtake opponents, stealing their tail feathers. The game mixes simple memory mechanics with a race element for quick, engaging rounds.
Who Is This Game For?
This family and children's game is suitable for ages 4 and up. With a short duration of about 20 minutes, it requires no prior experience, making it ideal for beginners and younger players.
How It Works
On their turn, players flip over hidden tiles trying to match images on face-up eggs using memory skills. Each match moves their wooden chicken forward, and overtaking opponents allows stealing their tail feathers. The goal is to collect all opponents' feathers, ending the game.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Klaus Zoch, Chicken Cha Cha Cha won the 1998 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Children's Game and the Spiel des Jahres special prize for children's games. It belongs to Zoch's "Chicken Family" series, combining memory with a race mechanic.
Awards
1998
- 1998 Deutscher Kinderspielepreis — Winner
Pro
- Spiel des Jahres special prize winner 1998
- Easy-to-learn memory mechanic
- Short playtime around 20 minutes
- Suitable for children from 4 years
Contra
- Only for 2 to 4 players
- Limited strategic depth
- Low variability in gameplay
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a yard where chickens learn to dance, the circular egg tile track represents their dance path as they compete to collect tail feathers.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on memorizing the card images carefully, as this is key to success.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Chicken Cha Cha Cha is designed for 2 to 4 players and has no solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 20 minutes, suitable for short play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
No prior experience is needed; it is a family game for children aged 4 and above.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines classic memory with a racing element, distinguishing it from pure memory games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is specifically designed as a children's game for families and suitable from age 4.
What mechanic makes it special?
The core memory mechanic linked to movement on a circular track defines the gameplay.
Fazit
A quick and accessible children's game perfect for families. Its straightforward memory gameplay and fast rounds make it a popular introduction to board gaming.
