- BGG rank
- BGG #18,232
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Kombo Afrika
2019
Rules assistance for Kombo Afrika
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Kombo Afrika
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Kombo Afrika is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by "Nero" Ondrej Sova and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory.
About the game
A lion, a crocodile, a gorilla and a rhinoceros meet on the shore of Lake Victoria. The lion roars (as he always has been the king of the animals), the crocodile suggests him to repeat that closer to the water edge, gorilla starts to beat its chest like King Kong and the rhino says "Do recognize my horn as the royal crown or I will have to use it in a different way..." Then they make a deal: the new king will be named the one who gets the biggest support of other animals. Gather the animals (cards in your hand) into the herds (on the table), use their abilities and deploy them in the right combinations to achieve points. Flip them face down (and sometimes face up). Use your memory as much as your tactical and combinatorical reasoning. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Loris Games
Questions and answers
Kombo Afrika 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 Kombo Afrika is 20–40 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 Kombo Afrika for ages 10 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.
Kombo Afrika 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.
Kombo Afrika belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory. 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 Kombo Afrika are: "Nero" Ondrej Sova. 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 Kombo Afrika 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.