
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,156
- BGG rating
- 6.8
After Us
- 1–6 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2023

2019
Rules assistance for Zoo Run
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Zoo Run is a board game released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Florian Sirieix and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Cooperative Game, and Pattern Recognition.
Line up cards to form animals and help them escape (cooperative mode for ages 4 and up) or win the race of the year (competitive mode for ages 6 and up) ! Two games in one ! The main mechanics of the game is to use specific cards: on the left are 3 animal butts, on the right are 3 heads : of a lama, a panda, a turtle, an elephant or a lynx. To win, place your cards face up on the table and try to find the best combination of those cards in order to complete the most animals (with matching heads and bottoms). There is always at least one solution, but you goal if to try and find the best solution ! —description from the designer
Zoo Run supports 1–5 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 Run is 10–20 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 Zoo Run for ages 4 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 Run has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Zoo Run belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Cooperative Game, and Pattern Recognition. 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 Run are: Florian Sirieix. 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 Run 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.