Every so often I come across something that has Monkey’s name written all over it. It’s a moment when I just can’t wait to take delivery of an item and know it will be an instant hit. When Esdevium Games mentioned the Haba card game, Rhino Hero, that was one such moment.
Rhino Hero isn’t a game I’d heard of before, but it’s been a big hit since it arrived, and I think it’s perfect to play as a family over the festive season. The game comes with one foundation card, 31 roof cards, 28 wall cards, a Rhino Hero and instructions.
Aimed at anyone aged over 5 years, the game can be played with 2-5 players and works on manual dexterity, problem solving skills and hand eye co-ordination. Game play typically lasts between 5-15 minutes.
The idea is to build a house as high as you can, moving Rhino Hero up levels and be the first to use all their cards, or be the one with the least cards left should the house collapse. The fun of this game is in the actual building.
Each player is given 5 roof cards, or 7 if there are only 2 players playing Rhino Hero. The remaining roof cards are put in one pile and the wall cards are stacked in easy access for all players.
You place the foundation card, which has mark to indicate how and where the first wall cards should be placed. Add the wall cards and then you then take it in turns to add a roof card, each roof card shows a different configuration for the next wall cards.
Rhino Hero is always in search of burglars, but of course he’s not the lightest of beasts, so when he needs placing on each floor you really need to think about where best to balance him. If you don’t the house tower will collapse.
The wall cards bend in the middle so you can mould them to the correct shape to match the marks on the roof cards. Some of the roof cards have special symbols on them which will affect how the game is played.
Play might have to change direction, you might have to miss a go, you might have to add a roof card from the main pack, you might even get to put another roof card on the one already placed. If you see Rhino, then you have to move him from his current position to the new floor. We’ve learnt the hard way, that when this card is played, it’s really better to have 360 degrees access to the house tower!
This is an ideal game to take with you if you are travelling as it comes in a small box. The quick pace of the game make it ideal for children to play amongst themselves or with family. It’s been a big hit here as Monkey and I have tried to out balance each other.
It get’s a big thumbs up. Priced at around £9.00, Rhino Hero can be found from all good retailers and I’ve included my Amazon Affiliate link below. It’s perfect stocking filler size too!
disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned in exchange for an honest review
I’ve teamed up with Esdevium Games to offer one lucky reader the chance to win Rhino Hero for themselves. It’s a great fun, 3D stacking game. Good luck!
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It will be a focused family game with lots of concentration and hopefully no sneezes, coughs or secretly wobbling the table lol!
My son – He is always great at quick thinking during games
My son, he’s good at stuff like this
Dad as he is the tallest
ny eldest nephew jake, hes really good at games like this and loves jenga! hes good with balancing things!
Amelia would be the best at this game because she always manages to cheat at games!
my nephew as he loves animals and games
My 4 year old she loves puzzles
my grandaughter because she is very calm and focused x
Probably my husband. I’m far too clumsy.
my daughter maybe good at most things like this
I’d like to be, as can recall years ago practising building up playing cards in a similar way. Hopefully we would all enjoy interacting , playing a game which is new to the family.
probably my son, me and his dad are a bit shaky.
My eldest daughter as she has patience and is very good at quick thinking solutions x
my twins are very competitive
My son as he has very good coordination with his hands and stays focused
my son will be good at this because he has the patience whereas i dont! x
my partner – he is better at balancing than I am (the kids wouldn’t get a chance…but of course we would have to give them a chance – secretly)
Son1 would be best at this as he has great concentration at balancing games
Hubby – he has a good competitive edge in things like this
My eldest daughter as she has a lot of patience
Probably my other half he’s great at piling stuff up on itself without collapsing.
I would be useless at it haha but my son and my partner would be good at it, especially my partner as he’s got patience
My eldest son, he’s really good at concentrating
My youngest son has a keen mind, I reckon he’d be great!!
Our son who is in his prime
My son whose good at snappy thinking games like this
My husband – he’s good at balancing things.
Probably my youngest son as he is quick thinking
My eldest son, he is so good at games and very competitive. He always wins!
My daughter -she is very competitive
My brother as he’s very competitive
my 3 year old would win. She always wins!
My sister as she has steady hands and is super-competitive!
My daughter because shes a thinker and would taker her time
My nephew would win hands down
My son, he’s got great concentration
Myself, as I used to build towers like that out of playing cards
My mum
I would like to think me I love balancing games
My husband as he has a steady hand & good eye! But it looks so much fun!
My Husband as he knows how to balance things
My son as he is patient
My daughter, she is determined but also patient
My husband because he loves making houses out of playing cards.
My son, we have a game just like this at my grandparents house it makes abflat of house
My nephew would definitely win at this as the rest of us are too clumsy
My eldest son would be great at this game. He always is!
My husband has a very steady hand but our oldest girl is getting better every day
My daughter – she’s excellent at games!
My little boy’s Daddy would be the best at this game – why?…well because he has to be the winner at every game we play and if he’s not very good at first, he’d be up into the small hours practising until he was a champ at it 😉
my son Jamie. He is very gentle and determined
I think my cousin as they always seem to win most games we play although they are very lucky!!
Me because I’m the best at everything!
I think my daughter would be best at playing as she is very competitive,
My son Ben…because he is patient and competitive
its a tough one to decide
my son is very quick at solving things
Probably my partner, he’s got a steady hand…….me on the other hand, would be useless, I shake like mad!
My youngest son he is very good at these sort of things
my grandaughter as shes very good at all games x
My daughter and husband as they love playing games together although they are both far too competitive 🙂
My husband as he’s got a steady hand
Granny (my mum) as she has the patience of a saint
My youngest daughter she has great concentration
My wife – she has a much steadier hand then me!
My husband – he’s very serious about these sort of things 🙂
My husband – he’s very serious about these sort of things 🙂
My husband – he’s very serious about these sort of things 🙂
My OH. He’s the only one who’s patient
One of the twins in particular would be fab at this as he has the tenacity & patience – however the others are likely to lose their temper & knock it down resulting in arguments/fights – hmm …..should I really be trying to win this I have to ask myself!
My husband. He’s perfect at games like this. Me? Not so much!
my youngest daughter as she has more patience then the rest of of put together
my son as hes very competitive
my daughter as she has good patience and determination
My 9 year old grandson would be the best, he’s very quick with games
My mum because she was always ace at building houses of cards!
Me! I can’t bear losing 🙂
Um, I’m thinking the tallest members of the family.
Probably me as I am more careful and focused. My children are like bulls in a China shop so it wouldn’t stay balanced for long x
my daughter as she has the most patience in our house
My daughter as she learns very quickly & loves winning.
my oldest as he loves things like that.
my son he always wins
my nephew has a very steady hand.
My nephew would win because he’s the most determined.
My husband – he has a steady hand
My little girl would be really good she has a lot of patience
my daughter would be x
My son, because he always beats me at everything!
My son he loves things like this
Me! because I have lots of patience. But it will be sent to my great niece who loves to build and also loves games – so she would be good as she will stick at it
probably my son!
My nephew. He is always great at quick thinking games.