Hop! Hop! Hop! A cooperative shepherding game for children aged 4-8 years

A fun cooperative game where the players must work together to get the shepherdess, her flock of sheep and the sheepdog from the mountains, across the river and into the safety of the sheep pen before the wind blows the bridge down.

Players take turns rolling the dice and can then move the pieces as indicated on the dice but watch out. If you roll the wind you have to remove one of the pillars holding up the bridge, and if the bride falls down before all of the pieces make it over you lose. A cooperative game to teach players to work together and follow shared rules. Features a large game board – over 80 cm long. 

• Players: 2-6 Players.
• Time: 15 Minutes.

Aim of the game: Get everyone to the sheep pen before the bridge falls down. 

Contents: 1 board with 4 sections, 1 sheep pen to assemble, 1 bridge, 10 wooden bridge supports, 1 stick, 11 painted wooden pieces (1 shepherdess, 9 sheep and 1 dog), 1 wooden die. Game rules in 10 languages.

• Suitable for ages: 4+ years
• Recommended for children aged 4-8 years
• Product is constructed from: Cardboard / Paper / Wood
• Package Dimensions: 29.9cmL | 27.9cmH | 5.2cmW | 1.2kg

The Benefits of Cooperative Board Games for Kids

Cooperative games teach children the value of teamwork. Working together on a common goal encourages kindness, sharing and compromise. Children learn valuable social skills when navigating group dynamics in cooperative game play, developing communication and problem-solving skills. Cooperative games foster empathy, promoting group identity and cohesion.