
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,528
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Kiwara
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2018

2004
Rules assistance for Drôles de Zèbres
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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Drôles de Zèbres is a board game released in 2004 for 2 players, 23 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Bruno Cathala and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Square Grid.
Drôles de Zèbres is a luck-free area-majority game for two players. The managers of the national park of Boku Bikini have had a great idea to attract tourists, who usually prefer more attractive destinations, like Kenya. At Boku Bikini, zebras are not white with black stripes, but black with white stripes... At least the tourists are convinced. Players have to create a wild animal reserve that brings out these strange zebras. Impala Jones, the reserve's director, asks two rangers (you and your opponent) to settle the six sectors of this natural park with crocodiles, lions, gazelles, elephants and zebras to attract tourists, but he decides the rough areas to be populated. The player who is able to attract the most tourists will be chosen to manage the reserve.
Drôles de Zèbres supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Drôles de Zèbres is 23 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 Drôles de Zèbres for ages 9 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.
Drôles de Zèbres has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Drôles de Zèbres belongs to these categories: Animals and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Square Grid. 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 Drôles de Zèbres are: Bruno Cathala. 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 Drôles de Zèbres 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.