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Zimbbos!
2004
Rules assistance for Zimbbos!
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- 1–4 players
- 10 min
- 3+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Zimbbos!
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Zimbbos! is a board game released in 2004 for 1–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Thierry Denoual and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, and Single Loser Game.
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About the game
It's a game for Ages 3 and up. You throw dice and the number you get is how many elephants you have to add to the pyramid. There are other animals as well. From the manufacturer: Use your Creativity and Sense of Balance to Build the Most Elephantastic Pyramid! The elephants are ready to impress with this brand new game of balance. Taking turns, roll the die to find out how many elephants you have to add to the pyramid. The player who puts the last elephant on the pyramid wins the game. But watch out! If the pyramid crashes, you lose!
Designers
Publishers
- Blue Orange Games
Questions and answers
Zimbbos! 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 Zimbbos! is 10 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 Zimbbos! for ages 3 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.
Zimbbos! has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Zimbbos! belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, and Single Loser 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 Zimbbos! are: Thierry Denoual. 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 Zimbbos! 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.