Roller Coaster Hippo
3–6 players • Bertram Kaes • 1988
- Designer
- Bertram Kaes
- Publisher
- Ravensburger
- First published
- 1988
- Players
- 3–6 players
How it plays
Roller Coaster Hippo plays 3–6 players.
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Where it came from
Roller Coaster Hippo was released by Ravensburger in 1988, emerging during a period when the German publisher was expanding its portfolio of family-oriented, kinetic action games. Designed by Bertram Kaes, a prolific creator known for his focus on tactile, motion-based play, the game was developed to capture the thrill of amusement parks within a tabletop format, utilizing a mechanical track system that offered a dynamic experience for younger players.
The game is characterized by its whimsical aesthetic and simple, physics-driven mechanics that were intended to provide quick, engaging rounds of play. It remains a notable example of late 1980s European game design, where the emphasis was placed on sturdy, imaginative hardware that could facilitate physical interaction. While it never achieved the ubiquitous cultural status of some contemporary strategy titles, it is regarded by collectors as a well-engineered piece of Ravensburger's mid-century catalog.
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About Roller Coaster Hippo
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Who designed Roller Coaster Hippo?
Roller Coaster Hippo was designed by Bertram Kaes. It's published by Ravensburger. The catalog gives its publication year as 1988.
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