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Animal Keeper
2023
Rules assistance for Animal Keeper
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Animal Keeper is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Javier Martínez Gómez and Dany Molero and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Deduction, and Modular Board.
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About the game
Do you love animals? Have you imagined what it would be like to work in an animal reserve? Help us count everyone and pay close attention so as not to neglect anyone. Save these endangered species with your math skills and have fun with these adorable animals. In Animal Keeper, you will be in the care of various endangered species such as koalas, pandas, tigers, elephants and monkeys. You will have to count the animals as fast as you can, but always following a specific way to count them. —description from the publisher (translated) ¿Te encantan los animales? ¿Has imaginado cómo sería trabajar en una reserva animal? Ayúdanos a contar a todos y presta mucha atención para no descuidar a ninguno. Salva a estas especies en peligro de extinción con tus habilidades matemáticas y diviértete con estos animales tan adorables. En Animal Keeper, estarás al cuidado de diversas especies en peligro de extinción como koalas, pandas, tigres, elefantes y monos. Tendrás que contar los animales lo más rápido que puedas, pero siempre siguiendo una forma específica para contarlos. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Cayro, The Games
Questions and answers
Animal Keeper supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Animal Keeper is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Animal Keeper for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Animal Keeper has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Animal Keeper belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Deduction, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Animal Keeper are: Javier Martínez Gómez and Dany Molero. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Animal Keeper as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.