{"product_id":"hungry-monkey-heidelbar-games","title":"Hungry Monkey: Heidelbar Games","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Little Ant with a Big Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes the smallest voice in the room changes everything. In this charming and clever card game, a hungry monkey is desperately searching for his breakfast — one precious bean — and not a single jungle creature wants to help. Until a tiny ant climbs into the ear of King Tiger and whispers just the right words. What follows is a cascade of reluctant cooperation, and a monkey who finally gets his meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by Heidelbar Games, \u003cstrong\u003eHungry Monkey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a light and lively card game built around the folk tale of \u003cem\u003eHungriger Affe\u003c\/em\u003e — Hungry Monkey — and his quest for a simple bean. The story is baked right into the gameplay: players take on the role of jungle animals navigating a hierarchy of command, from Quick Sparrow all the way up to King Tiger. The Boss — the starting player — leads each round by playing one or more cards of the same number, and the table must respond in kind. It's a quick game of timing, hand management, and knowing when to push your luck and when to hold back. The jungle setting and storybook framing give it genuine warmth, and the rules click into place fast enough that you'll be playing within minutes of opening the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHungry Monkey is a light game that works beautifully for families with kids aged six and up, casual game nights where you want something fast and fun between bigger titles, or as a cheerful opener to a longer session. It plays in well under an hour and scales well across a group — ideal for anyone who wants a game with personality that doesn't demand a rulebook deep-dive. It's an especially strong pick for households with younger players who are just starting to explore games beyond the classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game leans into its storybook origins with illustrated characters that bring the jungle cast to life — Hungry Monkey, Quick Sparrow, and King Tiger each have real personality on the cards. The hierarchy mechanic, where the Boss drives the action and players respond to the number played, creates natural moments of tension and laughter as hands empty and strategies shift. It's the kind of game where a single well-timed play flips the whole table, and everyone sees it coming just a second too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeidelbar Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44664195416152,"sku":"Hg012E","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/s-l1600_852c93eb-59e8-4722-88c6-7873d603b38b.jpg?v=1787772491","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/hungry-monkey-heidelbar-games","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}