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Night at the Zoo - Board Game (NL)

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  • Players 1–4
  • Age 10+
  • Playing time ± 30 min
  • Difficulty Medium

Language: Dutch

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How does it work?

Never played before? Read here in a few minutes what you can expect.

What kind of game is this?

Night at the Zoo is a tile-laying game for 1 to 4 players. The animals have secretly slipped out of the zoo at night. You help them get back before the zookeepers find out.

You choose tiles from a shared supply and place them on your own board. This is how you create a path for your animals. Each animal moves and scores in its own way. This makes every game a little puzzle of about half an hour.

How do you play?

A game lasts three rounds. In each round, you choose a tile five times. You take a tile from the supply and then choose:

  • Place: you place the tile on your board and activate an action. This is also how you create a path from the edge to the zoo.
  • Keep: you set the tile aside for later.
  • Discard: you discard the tile. This moves animals that are on that type of terrain.

Example: you have placed several animals on grass. If you now discard a grass tile, they can all move at the same time.

After three rounds, the player with the most points wins. You can also play by yourself against zookeeper Leo.

Why is it fun?
  • Every animal is different The penguin glides through, the snake moves in the direction it is looking, and the sloth sometimes takes a nap. Your plan must suit your animals.
  • Every turn, a choice You cannot do everything. Which tile do you take, and what do you do with it? That keeps you busy without the game taking too long.
  • Also playable alone There is a solo mode against zookeeper Leo. With more players, you choose tiles from the same supply.
Who is it for?

Great for

  • Families with children aged 10 and up
  • Those who enjoy puzzles and planning ahead
  • Those who also often play games alone

Less suitable if

  • you want a lot of competition: you mainly focus on your own board
  • you are looking for a very lighthearted game: you have to think for a moment
  • you don't want to get used to the symbols on the tiles the first time
Frequently asked questions
Is it difficult to learn?

The rules are explained quickly. Playing well is harder, because each animal moves differently.

Can I play it alone?

Yes. There is a solo mode against zookeeper Leo.

How long does a game take?

The box says about 30 minutes. With more players it can take a little longer.

Is it in Dutch?

Yes, this is the Dutch edition by DSV Games.

Are there expansions?

Yes, such as Latecomers with four new animals. You need this base game for that.