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Sifaka
2014
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
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Sifaka is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jean-Claude Pellin and Christian Kruchten and its main mechanics are Layering and Modular Board.
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About the game
In this strategic family game, you're a Sifaka in the deserts of Madagascar. In addition to sunbathing, you try to collect as many mangoes as possible, but take because some mangoes are more valuable than others. Only having the most points leads to victory. Sifaka is a tactical card game for up to four players, all of whom try to find the most valuable mangoes. By playing a card, the player activates his Sifaka, allowing him traveling through the desert. The movement speed and direction is determined by covering cards. If a player wants to move five fields, they must cover five palms; to change the direction, they need to cover an arrow. If you see a mango symbol mapped on the card, a corresponding mango token will be placed on it immediately. If a player stops their Sifaka on a field with a mango, they collect it immediately. Once all the cards have been played, the game ends, and whoever has the most points on his mangoes wins.
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- AzaoGames
Questions and answers
Sifaka 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 Sifaka 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 Sifaka 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.
Sifaka has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Sifaka belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Layering and Modular Board. 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 Sifaka are: Jean-Claude Pellin and Christian Kruchten. 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 Sifaka 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.