How to Play Hungry Hungry Hippos (Official Rules)

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With its brightly-colored hippos and marbles, few games are as iconic and hands-on as Hasbro’s Hungry Hungry Hippos. This game is easy to learn, and offers fast, mayhem-filled fun for 2-4 players ages 4 and up. In this article, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about set up, assembly, and the rules of gameplay.