
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,477
- BGG rating
- 5.8
5 More Minutes
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021

2019
Rules assistance for Back to the Jungle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Back to the Jungle is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Alvaro G. Echave and Carlos Gutiérrez and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Memory, and Action Queue.
A group of brave explorers, concerned with the conservation of the planet and the animal world, has traveled halfway around the world to return a group of chameleons that were living in captivity to their habitat. To be able to live in freedom again, the chameleons must adapt to their environment as quickly as possible. Your job is to help each chameleon in its adaptation process. Choose wisely which chips you want to swallow, and don't let the chameleons out of your sight! —description from the designer
Back to the Jungle supports 2–4 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 Back to the Jungle is 15–30 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 Back to the Jungle 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.
Back to the Jungle has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Back to the Jungle belongs to these categories: Animals. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Memory, and Action Queue. 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 Back to the Jungle are: Alvaro G. Echave and Carlos Gutiérrez. 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 Back to the Jungle 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.