Thames & Kosmos Dodo Cooperative Board Game (Model 697945)

Model: Thames & Kosmos Dodo is a cooperative family board game for 2–4 players, ages 6 and up. Players match building-material tiles to construct six bridges and get a boat to the dock before the rolling egg reaches the cliff. Its roughly 10-minute playtime suits a quick shared challenge, with three difficulty options for adjusting the task.

At a glance

Players work together to build six bridges and dock the boat before the egg rolls off the edge.
Turns involve rolling a die and flipping tiles to find matching building materials, combining memory with dexterity and teamwork.
The egg's movement is described as unpredictable. The listing says warming it in your hands makes it wobblier.
Advanced mode uses fewer wildcards. Expert mode adds skull spaces that require extra tiles.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$34.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Cooperative play means the group shares the win or loss rather than competing against one another.
A listed 10-minute playing time makes it suited to short game sessions.
Three difficulty levels offer ways to adjust the challenge for the group.
The listed package contents include the game pieces needed for its bridge-building objective.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Identity
Brand	Thames & Kosmos
Model	697945
Game type	Boardgame
Genre	Family
Players	2-4
Recommended age	6 years and up
Estimated playing time	10 minutes
Edition	2024

Gameplay and operation
Operation mode	Manual
Battery requirement	No batteries required
Additional feature	Portable

Dimensions and materials
Dimensions listed	11.6 x 2.8 x 0.1 inches
Weight listed	3 pounds
Material type	Cardboard
Color	Multicolor
Theme	Animal

What to know before buying

The listing describes the game as suitable from age 6, but also carries a choking-hazard statement for a small ball. Consider the warning when deciding whether it is appropriate for younger children.

What’s in the box

Included

1 Boat
58 building material tiles
1 die with stickers
1 cliff edge
6 bridges
1 Dodo with nest
1 mountain
1 Wibblywobbly egg

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families looking for a short cooperative game for 2–4 players.
Children ages 6 and up who enjoy matching, memory, and hands-on play.
Groups who want a shared objective with adjustable difficulty.

Less suited to

Groups seeking a competitive player-versus-player game.
Groups needing a game for more than four players.

Thames & Kosmos Dodo Cooperative Board Game (Model 697945) · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 111 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share are lower. Without customer comments, they do not show what players liked or disliked. Treat the figures as a broad indication rather than evidence about the egg mechanism, difficulty, or play experience. The listed cooperative format and short playtime describe the game's intended use, not confirmed customer praise.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can play Dodo?

The listing specifies 2–4 players.

What age is Dodo intended for?

The manufacturer recommends it for ages 6 and up. The listing also includes a choking-hazard caution concerning a small ball.

How does a game work?

Players roll a die and flip tiles to find matching building materials, then work together to build six bridges and dock the boat before the egg reaches the cliff.

Can the difficulty be adjusted?

Yes. Standard, advanced, and expert modes are listed. Advanced uses fewer wildcard tiles, while expert adds skull spaces that require extra tiles.