- BGG rating
- 7.1
Jungle Speed: The Extreme Expansion
- 2–15 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2003
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,109
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Jungle Speed
1997
Rules assistance for Jungle Speed
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–10 players
- 10 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Jungle Speed
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Jungle Speed is a board game released in 1997 for 2–10 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Thomas Vuarchex and Pierrick Yakovenko and its main mechanics are Real-Time, Pattern Recognition, and Speed Matching.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Jungle Speed: Mini-extension inédite
- 2–8 players
- 10 min
- 2009
About the game
In Jungle Speed, you must rely on your keen sense of observation and quick reflexes. It requires a steady hand -- which can be hard to maintain during the many fits of maniacal laughter! The wooden Totem sits in the middle of the table, waiting for the player with the fastest reflexes to snatch it up and win the game. Each player is dealt a hand of cards. In order to win you must be the first player to get rid of all of your cards. Each turn, all of the players reveal one of their cards. If two cards are identical, those players must make a grab for the Totem. The faster player then gives their cards to their unfortunate adversary. To add to the difficulty, certain cards are almost identical, which can trick a hapless player into grabbing the Totem by mistake -- a grave error. Other cards force all players to make a grab at once, change the method of play, or otherwise add to the difficulty. Jungle Jam, Медвед, and Prawo Dżungli are unauthorized reproductions of Jungle Speed/Arriba!
Designers
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- Galápagos Jogos
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- asmodee
- Hobby Japan
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Gémklub
- KADABRA
- Boardgame Space
- Korea Boardgames
- Piatnik
- Gibsons
- Tactic
- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- Ігромаг
- Nordic Games ehf
- Crómola
- Inter Hobby Co., Ltd.
- Week End Games
- FoxMind
- Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd
- Zygomatic
- Lautapelit.fi
- Asterion Press
- Top Toys
- FoxMind Israel
- Goldsieber Spiele
- Ponva d.o.o.
- Y.E.S. A/S
Questions and answers
Jungle Speed supports 2–10 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 Jungle Speed is 10 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 Jungle Speed for ages 7 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.
Jungle Speed has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Jungle Speed belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Real-Time, Pattern Recognition, and Speed Matching. 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 Jungle Speed are: Thomas Vuarchex and Pierrick Yakovenko. 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 Jungle Speed 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.