About Ribbit
Ribbit feels like the kind of game that hops right off the table and into your hands, and before you know it you’re squabbling over the last purple frog. You’re each trying to collect sets of frogs in the same color, but here’s the twist: everyone is passing around lily pad cards at the same time. You pick a pad, slide the rest over to your neighbor, and repeat until your hand is down to just three. It’s quick, it’s frantic, and there’s always that thrilling moment when someone snatches the card you were hoping for.
Once you’ve settled on your final trio of lily pads, you use them to “catch” frogs from the pool in front of you—each pad corresponds to a frog card. Maybe you snag a green pair for a solid set, or maybe you gamble on bright pinks that could pay out big if you complete that trio. There’s a little push-your-luck in each decision: hold out for that perfect third, or settle for a sure thing and block someone else’s run? the tension builds fast, and every round feels like its own mini race.
Scoring is straightforward but satisfying. Completed sets of frogs score points based on how rare the color is, and whoever has the most lily pad bonuses at the end grabs extra points. There’s a bit of math, but nothing so heavy you lose the fun. And because rounds fly by in about five minutes each, you’ll find yourself elbowing for a rematch before the game is even put away.
It’s great with two players if you want a quick duel, but it really shines with three or four, when the passing becomes a three-way dance. Families love it because the rules slide in easily, and gamers appreciate the tight, strategic choices. From casual game night to a full-on kids-versus-adults showdown, Ribbit keeps the croaks of laughter rolling long after the last card is flipped.