Can a 2 year old enjoy this game? Playing with another 2 year old?

YES! A 2 years old is just the age for this game as long as he/she is not prone to putting things in his/her mouth. Both of my sons enjoyed this at two and still at 5 as well as many friends and cousins at that age.

Is the quality really as bad as the reviews say? I have such fond childhood memories of this game 😩 I want to get it for my own kids now.

Yes. It really is THAT BAD. I hate that I paid $20.99 on this game 2 days ago. It's so cheaply made compared to the one I had as a child. In our case, the hippo heads don't want to lift up to eat the marbles. The marble launchers shoot the balls everywhere except into the main area. The base isn't anywhere close to being flat and hitting the hippo trails really hurts small hands. Please don't buy it. The quality really is that bad.

What diameter are the marbles? I'd like to buy the game and replace the cheap plastic ones with better quality marbles. Thanks

They are slightly over a 1/2 inch (more precisely 9/16). We have another game that uses regular marbles and we've tried them with the hippos game but they're too big. They get stuck in the hippo's throat and don't empty out into the tray. The cheap marbles really aren't all that bad (but there is a lack of them), it's the hippos that don't work well and the entire game is so cheap and light that it doesn't stay put when you have a bunch of kids pounding on the hippos.

How to unlock the tails from down position?

Check for something blocking the levers on the bottom of game. If nothings blocking .. either call the company help desk or get a replacement

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🦛 Chomp, race, and win—join the ultimate marble-munching showdown!

EFFORTLESS CLEANUP - Smart storage keeps all 20 marbles and hippos neatly tucked away—game night made easy.
GOLDEN MARBLE VICTORY - Snag the rare golden marble for an instant win—because who doesn’t love a power move?
DURABLE CLASSIC DESIGN - Sturdy plastic construction ensures this timeless game withstands countless chomping battles.
FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES - Perfectly designed for kids 4+ and adults alike, bridging generations with laughter and competition.
FAST PACED FEEDING FRENZY - Press your hippo’s tail to chomp marbles in a thrilling race against friends.

Hungry Hungry Hippos is a fast-paced, family-friendly board game featuring 4 colorful hippos competing to gobble up 20 marbles, including a special golden marble that grants instant victory. Designed for 2-4 players aged 4 and up, it combines simple mechanics with exciting competition, durable build quality, and convenient storage for quick cleanup—making it a timeless classic that sparks joy and friendly rivalry across generations.

Specifications

ASIN	B008FD8ETS
Additional Features	Easy Cleanup Storage
Age Range Description	Kid
Are Batteries Required	No
Best Sellers Rank	#34,799 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #748 in Board Games (Toys & Games)
Brand Name	Hasbro Gaming
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Contains Small Ball, Choking Hazard - Contains a Marble, Choking Hazard - Is a Marble, Choking Hazard - Is a Small Ball, Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable
Color	Multicolor
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (20,165)
Edition	Classic Edition
Educational Objective	Spacial Awareness
Game Mechanics	majority, real-time
Genre	Family
Global Trade Identification Number	00630509648412
Included Components	Game base, 4 hippos, 20 plastic marbles, and instructions.
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	10.51 x 4.61 x 10.51 inches
Item Dimensions L x W	10.51"L x 4.61"W
Item Type Name	Hungry Hungry Hippos
Item Weight	1.77 Pounds
Language	English
Manufacturer	Hasbro
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	99.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	6.0
Manufacturer Part Number	98936
Manufacturer Warranty Description	No Warranty
Material Type	Plastic
Minimum Age Recomendation	48
Model Number	98936
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	2-4
Operation Mode	Manual
Rulebook Availability	Printed Included
Set Name	Original
Sub Brand	Hasbro Games
Subject Character	Hippos
Supported Battery Types	No batteries required
Theme	Animal
UPC	630509648412
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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