Once upon a time, Hungry Monkey searched for his lost breakfast bean in the jungle. He asked the other animals for help, from Swift Sparrow to King Tiger, but they all ignored his pleas. Until Tiny Ant climbed into Tiger's ear and ordered him to help. King Tiger was scared by the voice in his ear. He commanded all animals to look for the bean, and no one dared to refuse. Eventually, Swift Sparrow found the bean, and Hungry Monkey was finally happy.

In Hungry Monkey you have Animal cards both in hand and in a facedown row in front of you. In order to win, you must be the first to play all your cards, first from your hand and then from your card row. If you want to play multiple games you keep track of the scoring with Bean cards. The player with the most beans at the end of the last game wins.