‘Pirate Hippos’ inset puzzle

About the game

Yo-ho-ho, the pirate ship is gathering its crew. The funny pirate hippos are ready for adventure, but each one needs to find their place on board. Who will be the first to take their position?

‘Pirate Hippos’ is a wooden ship-shaped inset puzzle. The child examines the 13 pirates in various poses, compares their silhouettes and finds the correct places for them within the frame. And once the whole crew is assembled, you can make up your own story about a sea voyage.

One ship, thirteen funny pirates and a whole sea of imagination for the little captain.

In the set

• ship-shaped frame, 31 × 27 cm
• 13 pirate hippopotamus figures in various shapes and poses

How to play

1. Take out the little hippos.
2. The child places each one in its corresponding outline.
3. Count the whole pirate crew.

Where to start

Start with the 3–4 largest figures.

Game variations

• ‘Let’s count the pirates’;
• ‘Match the shapes’;
• a story about a pirate adventure;
• ‘Who’s missing?’.

What children can practise

• shapes and outlines
• counting
• fine motor skills

Who it’s for

Children aged 3 and over; at home, at kindergarten, whilst travelling.

Material

Wood-based board (pressed wood), bright print.