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Tembo: Survival on the Savanna
2026
Rules assistance for Tembo: Survival on the Savanna
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Tembo: Survival on the Savanna
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Tembo: Survival on the Savanna is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Dan Halstad, Asger Aleksandrov Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen, and Mads Fløe and its main mechanics are Modular Board, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
TEMBO is the Swahili word for elephant. In this cooperative game, you lead a herd of elephants on a thrilling journey of survival across the savanna. Reaching your destination is the only way to win - yet the path is full of challenges. You will need to search out food and water, navigate shifting terrain, and avoid the fierce lions that roam the land. On your turn, play a card to either expand the savanna or move the herd forward across it. Each card has dual uses, and your position at the table determines how you can play it, creating a multi-layered puzzle for you and your team to solve. Play continues until the herd reaches its destination—or until you lose by going hungry, running out of time in the deck, or being caught by the lions. No two journeys are ever the same. Each game offers new challenges, demanding careful planning and constant communication to guide your herd safely to victory. —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Devir
- The Op Games
- Lucky Duck Games
- Sidekick Games
Questions and answers
Tembo: Survival on the Savanna supports 1–4 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: Survival on the Savanna is 30–45 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: Survival on the Savanna 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.
Tembo: Survival on the Savanna has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Tembo: Survival on the Savanna belongs to these categories: Animals and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Modular Board, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Tembo: Survival on the Savanna are: Dan Halstad, Asger Aleksandrov Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen, and Mads Fløe. 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: Survival on the Savanna 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.