- BGG rating
- 8.3
Rules assistance for Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under
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Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under is an expansion for Zoo King released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Evan Johnson (II) and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck.
About the game
Introducing the new ICONS series! These thematic booster packs will bring some unique additions to the game, each focused on a specific type or region of animals. Packs will contain 7 animals and 1 staff, facility, or event. The first ICONS booster pack features Australian animals from the outback: • Koala • Wombat • Tasmanian Devil • Emu • Dingo • Thorny Devil • Cassowary • Tree Kangaroo • Surprise Animal • TV Personality • Reptile House - description from publisher
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Publishers
- Saratoga Toy & Game Co.
Questions and answers
Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under 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 Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under is 30–60 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 Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under 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.
Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck. 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 Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under are: Evan Johnson (II). 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 Zoo King: ICONS Vol. 1 – Down Under as an expansion for Zoo King. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zoo King to use it. Check that your edition of Zoo King is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.