About Pegasus
Pegasus Spiele is one of Germany's most prestigious board game publishers and distributors, founded in 1993 by Karsten Esser and Andreas Finkernagel in Friedberg, Germany. The company has achieved remarkable success with 10 Spiel des Jahres awards (Germany's most coveted board game prize) and has published or distributed over 5,000 games across its three-decade history. Notable Spiel des Jahres winners include Camel Up (2014) and Kingdomino (2017), with additional nominations for acclaimed titles like Village, Istanbul, and Magic Maze. In April 2024, Pegasus completed construction of "Pegasus 2," a major expansion that doubled the company's capacity with new office buildings and warehouse facilities adjacent to their original headquarters. As of 2024, the company focuses on developing family games, Kennerspiele (medium-weight strategy games), and card games directly with independent designers. Their portfolio spans from children's games to complex strategy titles, making them a cornerstone of the European tabletop gaming industry. Happy Hopping is part of Pegasus Spiele's Kids Fun series, designed by Kirsten Hiese alongside companion titles Turtle Mania and Bubble Trouble. The game transforms the box into a three-dimensional playing field where frogs hop between ponds hunting colourful mosquitoes. Over eight rounds, 2-4 players aged 6+ use their fingers or a wooden hopping stick to flick frogs in speed or tactical rounds. Games last 15-20 minutes, with victory determined by who catches the most valuable mosquitoes. The combination of dexterity, strategy, and fun makes it an excellent family game. Pegasus Spiele games are available in the UK through specialist retailers like Meeples Corner, Amazon UK, and hobby game shops. Compare Pegasus Spiele prices across UK retailers at Grocefully to find the best deals on award-winning German board games.


