
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,365
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Café International: Das Kartenspiel
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2001

1989
Rules assistance for Flucht aus Mangrovia
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Flucht aus Mangrovia is a board game released in 1989 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Roland Siegers and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Players race through the savage jungle filled with dangerous animals. Players use cards to temporarily disable the vicious animals, so that jungle runners can can safely move across them. The player who manages it to get both of his jungle runners to the finish line first wins.
Flucht aus Mangrovia 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 Flucht aus Mangrovia is 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 Flucht aus Mangrovia for ages 8 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.
Flucht aus Mangrovia 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.
Flucht aus Mangrovia belongs to these categories: Animals and Racing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Flucht aus Mangrovia are: Roland Siegers. 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 Flucht aus Mangrovia 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.