Viva Topo
Players attempt to advance their mice (pieces) from the start to any of various goals. The further the goal, the more cheese (points) it is worth. Pursuing the mice is the cat that removes the mice from the game should it catch the mice. Movement is regulated by a die which has 1/1/2/3/4/5 on the sides. The "1" sides also move the cat. Initial cat moves are only 1 space, but become 2 spaces after once around the track, so when the cat speeds up, it's almost all over! Viva Topo! is a family game that has players balancing risk and rewards as they attempt to outrun the cat and score for cheese. Charming artwork on the board. Delightful wooden cat, mice, cheese, and oversized die. Rulebook in several languages, including English. Recommended for ages 4 and over.
Awards:
- 2003 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Childgame Winner
- 2003 Kinderspielexperten "5-to-9-year-olds" Nominee
- 2003 Kinderspielexperten "5-to-9-year-olds" Third Place
- 2003 Spiel der Spiele Hit für Kinder Recommended
- 2003 Spiel des Jahres Kinderspiel Nominee
- 2003 Spiel des Jahres Kinderspiel Winner
- 2009 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Children's Game Nominee
- 2009 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Children's Game Winner
- 2012 Lys Enfant Finalist
Reviews/Comments:
"It looks great, has some interesting decisions to make for the target audience (4-8 year olds) and it plays quickly enough to ensure that boredom doesn't set in." - BGG user Neil Thomson
"This game is a blast to play with mixed group of adults/children." - BGG user Stephen Brewbacker
"Viva Topo! is definitely a very cheery filler for adults." - BGG user Mikko Saari
Download Rules Here!
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