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Hop

Hop

(Web published) · 2013
230 min6+ yrs7.0 BGG4KidsCouplesStrategy
short answer

How do you play Hop?

Hop is an abstract strategy game with simple rules and generic material. An 8x8 board, 16 black and 16 white stones is all you need. Starting with your stones on the first 2 lines of your side of the board your goal is to move one of your stones to the opponent's end.

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Hop is an abstract strategy game with simple rules and generic material. An 8x8 board, 16 black and 16 white stones is all you need.

Starting with your stones on the first 2 lines of your side of the board your goal is to move one of your stones to the opponent's end. To get there stones can only move by jumping vertically or horizontally over at least one adjacent stone (or a row of stones) of any color composition onto the next free field. But be careful! Finding the right balance between offense and defense is key. Because whenever you don't jump forward on your turn, your opponent may say "Hop", forcing you to a second move that MUST be forward. But using the "Hop" rule in the right moment yourself can free the way to victory!

Find the complete rules in the Files section.

game anatomy
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
2
Recommended age
6+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q2Where can I buy Hop cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Hop?
Hop is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Hop — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Hop support?
Hop is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Hop take?
A game of Hop takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Hop for?
Hop is recommended from age 6.
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