- BGG rank
- BGG #3,296
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Quo Vadis?
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 1992
- BGG rank
- BGG #763
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Zoo Vadis
2023
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- 3–7 players
- 20–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 3 players
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Zoo Vadis is a board game released in 2023 for 3–7 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Trading, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
What if the animals were the ones who ran the zoo? …Presumably, this wild government would be built upon the support of fellow creatures and fueled by the fame, attention, and prestige of wide-eyed visitors. Naturally, the most aspirational beasts would lobby for a position in the star exhibit, and the lead star would be elected Zoo Mascot. In order to join the star exhibit, each species must campaign its way up the hierarchy of enclosures with the majority support of animal voters. And the lead star will be the species that has earned the most laurels from both raving fans and jealous rivals along the way. How does one gain support and earn laurels? Through crafty politicking, clever negotiations, and ruthless schemes. There can only be one Zoo Mascot, after all. Where are you going? That is the ultimate question of Zoo Vadis. Zoo Vadis is an evolution of Reiner Knizia’s classic negotiation game, Quo Vadis? It retains the elegant, political gameplay that fans have come to love while introducing many innovations and improvements by: Enhancing the 3-player game and tailoring the board to all player counts through neutral, bribable figures—roaming peacocks Widening the player count with a second game board for 6-7 players Expanding the possibilities for strategic negotiation with asymmetric animal abilities Increasing tactical opportunities with new special laurel tokens Broadening the appeal of the theme and presentation with vibrant zoo art by Kwanchai Moriya and Brigette Indelicato Enlivening the production with chunky animal figures and functional player screens Like the original design, the game ends immediately when the Star Exhibit is full. Only the animals who have reached the Star Exhibit qualify for victory, and the winner is the player with the most laurels. –description from publisher
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- White Goblin Games
- Niza Gams
- Bitewing Games
- Old Dawg
- Oltha Editora
Questions and answers
Zoo Vadis supports 3–7 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 Vadis is 20–40 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 Vadis 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 Vadis has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Zoo Vadis belongs to these categories: Animals, Political, and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Trading, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Vadis are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Vadis 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.