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Safari Splash!
2022
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- 2–6 players
- 1 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Safari Splash! is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 1 minute per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Eloi Pujadas and Eugeni Castaño and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Ride a raft down the wildest river of the savannah. Snapshot your favorite animals – but try to avoid those you dislike! Watch out – SPLASH, a whirlpool! Everything is going so fast! Safari Splash! is a game that plays in just 90 seconds. At the beginning of the game each player gets a reminder card and a scoring card (there are 4 different levels of scoring, of increasing complexity). The 120 safari cards are randomized and placed face down in a disorganized pile, within the reach of all players. The scoring card serves as the starting point of each player's river, and also depicts the preferred (and maybe disliked) animal(s) for the player. The game is played in real time (it counts with an app support) and players will be taking face down cards from the safari pile, flipping them over, and adding them to their river. The deal is that each safari card back depicts 3 animals, but only 2 of them are present on the card front. So players need to select the safari cards carefully, and then place them in their area so that they form a continuous river. When a player takes and flips a card containing a whirlpool, they shout "SPLASH!" and each player gives the safari card they're holding to the player to their left. Once the time is up, players verify the integrity of their river, and then count points according to their scoring card. The player with the most points makes a big splash and wins the game! Safari Splash! has different sets of victory conditions so it is playable by a wide range of ages. —description from the publisher
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Safari Splash! 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 Safari Splash! is 1 minute. 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 Safari Splash! 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.
Safari Splash! has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Safari Splash! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, 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 Safari Splash! are: Eloi Pujadas and Eugeni Castaño. 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 Safari Splash! 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.