How many players is Ants in the Pants?

Ants in the Pants plays with 2–4 players, ages 4 and up.

How long does Ants in the Pants take to play?

A game of Ants in the Pants takes 10 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Ants in the Pants any good?

Ants in the Pants rates 4.2/10 from 303 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a action / dexterity / animals game built around action / dexterity, animals, childrens game.

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Ants in the Pants (1969)

2–4 players · 10 min · age 4+ · ★ 4.2 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 10 min
Age: 4+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 4.2/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 4+ who like action / dexterity games — light complexity, plays in 10 min.

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About Ants in the Pants

This is a very simple game consisting of a dog wearing very large pants which stands in the middle of the playing area and plastic ants. The ants are stiff with a short tail and folded down the middle so the legs touch the ground while the body is up. By pressing on the tail and letting your finger slide of the ant will jump, sometimes quite high. Players simultaneously try to jump their ants into the dog’s pants. The first one to get all their ants in wins.

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Action / Dexterity Animals Childrens Game

Mechanics: Action / Dexterity, Animals, Childrens Game · Designer: Marvin Glass

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Ants in the Pants FAQ

How many players is Ants in the Pants?: Ants in the Pants plays with 2–4 players, ages 4 and up.
How long does Ants in the Pants take to play?: A game of Ants in the Pants takes 10 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Ants in the Pants any good?: Ants in the Pants rates 4.2/10 from 303 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a action / dexterity / animals game built around action / dexterity, animals, childrens game.