Froggies
- Designer Haim Shafir
- Publisher AMIGO , 999 Games , Mercurio , Piatnik , Shafir Games (המשחקים של חיים שפיר)
- Illustration Marina Zlochin
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Froggies, players aim to arrange their cards in ascending numerical order, revealing cards by replacing face-down ones with matching numbers or frog jokers. The goal is to reduce your row to a single card. Players draw from the deck or discard pile and use frogs as wildcards to optimize their sequences. The game ends when a player completes their one-card row.
Who Is This Game For?
Froggies is designed as a family-friendly children's game suitable from age 5, with simple rules and a short playtime of about 20 minutes. No prior experience is needed, making it accessible for younger players and casual gaming sessions.
How It Works
Each player starts with a row of face-down cards numbered 1-8, frog jokers, and trash cards. On your turn, draw the top card from the deck or discard pile and replace a face-down card in the correct position. Revealed cards can be placed similarly, and frogs act as wildcards. Trash cards or duplicates end your turn. The aim is to have all cards face-up in numerical order.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Haim Shafir, Froggies received a Kinderspiel des Jahres recommendation in 2022. The game stands out for its simple number-sequence mechanic combined with frog jokers, making it a distinctive children’s card game within animal-themed games.
Awards
2022
Pro
- Short playtime around 20 minutes
- Simple rules suitable for children aged 5 and up
- Frogs as flexible jokers add tactical options
- 2022 Kinderspiel des Jahres recommended
Contra
- Limited strategic depth for experienced players
- Only supports 2 to 4 players
- Simple mechanics offer limited variety
Setting & Atmosphäre
Froggies features a simple animal theme with frogs as jokers and numbered cards, without a detailed narrative background. It is an abstract children’s card game focused on sequences.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on uncovering your card row quickly and use frog jokers flexibly to fill gaps in your sequence.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Froggies is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 20 minutes, allowing for short and quick sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Froggies is a simple children's game with easy rules, requiring no prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Froggies uses frog jokers and number sequences, distinguishing it from other simple card games for children.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is designed specifically as a children's game from age 5, making it family-friendly.
What mechanic makes it special?
The number-sequence building combined with frog joker cards defines the core mechanic of Froggies.
Fazit
Froggies is a recommended choice for families seeking a quick, easy-to-learn card game for young children who enjoy number ordering and playful mechanics.
