Flip-O-Potamus

Flip-O-Potamus is a Milton Bradley game released in 1986. Flip-O-Potamus is part of the T.H.I.N.G.S. family of games (Totally Hilarious Incredible Neat Games of Skill). With Flip-O-Potamus the goal is to flip as many as possible of the eight marbles into the hippo's mouth before the spring timer stops. On the back of Flip-O-Potamus is a timer arm which is pulled counterclockwise to start the timer. As the timer goes, Flip-O-Potamus' mouth opens and closes.

How to Play the game Children's motorized action game. Part of a series of games entitled T.H.I.N.G.S. or Totally Hilarious Incredibly Neat Games of Skill. This is a hippopotamus themed game with a pop-a-shot mechanic. The goal is to flip all 8 plastic marbles into the hippos mouth before the time stops. The hippos mouth opens and closes while the player attempts to shoot in all the marbles.

From the box: "Flip the hippo a mouthful of marbles!"

Ages 5 and up for 1 or more players.

References

• http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/129016/flip-o-potamus