- BGG rank
- BGG #10,721
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Take That
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2016
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- BGG #13,553
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Tembo
2017
Rules assistance for Tembo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Tembo
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Tembo is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Andreas Spies.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: It is one of the Earth's most breathtaking natural spectacles! Every year millions of gnus, zebras and antelopes pass the Mara River in Africa. Water means life — but it also holds danger as crocodiles and lions lie in wait. What luck that there are tembos (elephants) who will help the animals to get safely to the other shore. Tembo is an awesome game, as exciting and wonderful as Africa itself!
Designers
Publishers
- Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag
- White Goblin Games
Questions and answers
Tembo 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 Tembo is 20 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 Tembo 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.
Tembo has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Tembo belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Tembo and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Tembo are: Andreas Spies. 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 Tembo 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.