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duck! duck! SAFARI!
2009
Rules assistance for duck! duck! SAFARI!
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- 2–5 players
- 15–60 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for duck! duck! SAFARI!
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duck! duck! SAFARI! is a board game released in 2009 for 2–5 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Kevin G. Nunn and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Five games in one - this game uses rubber ducky safari animals, a double-sided board, animal tiles, and some cards. The game provides rules for: Safari Sprint - Pick your ducky and let the races begin! Hi-Lo Hijinks - Play a card on the pile - if it's a match, you're good, but if it isn't, you take the whole pile! Every card you take counts against you, unless you have the most. So if you've got to take cards, go for broke! Animal Hunt - An exciting kids game that captures the spirit of the classics "Concentration" and "Go Fish". Savannah - Help the animals spread over the savannah in this puzzling game of matching sets. Find the unplayable spaces to earn a bonus. Once the savannah is full, earn even more points clearing it again! Herds - Everybody likes to hang out with their friends. In the animal world, that means making herds! This rummy-style game offers all kinds of twists!
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Questions and answers
duck! duck! SAFARI! supports 2–5 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 duck! duck! SAFARI! is 15–60 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 duck! duck! SAFARI! 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.
duck! duck! SAFARI! 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.
duck! duck! SAFARI! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Tile Placement. 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 duck! duck! SAFARI! are: Kevin G. Nunn. 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 duck! duck! SAFARI! 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.