- BGG rating
- 7.8
Zooloretto Duell: Die Auftragskarten
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,389
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Zooloretto Duell
2017
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- 2 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Zooloretto Duell is a board game released in 2017 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: In Zooloretto Duell, two players compete to have the best zoo. Players draft cards through the mechanism used in the original Zooloretto; each turn a player adds a card to one of the piles or takes a pile. They score points for having the majority of animals in a species when a specific number of this species is in the zoos. The game includes six different species. Some of the animal cards have symbols triggering special actions when a player takes a second card of this species with the same symbol: Heart: The player takes a baby animal of that species, if available. Card: The player looks through the discard pile and takes a card of their choice. Lightning bolt: The player must take a -1 point marker. If a player collects a symbol a third time, the special action is not carried out; instead the player discards the card and takes a -1 point marker. Some cards have food stalls, which give you money if you have the same symbol (pretzels, soft drinks, or ice cream) twice. This money can be used to steal an animal from the opponent or get rid of all -1 point markers. The first player to have all different types of stalls scores bonus points. The end of the game is triggered after the sixth in-game scoring or when the "last round" card is revealed. After the endgame scoring, the player with the most points wins.
Designers
Publishers
- ABACUSSPIELE
- White Goblin Games
Questions and answers
Zooloretto Duell supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Zooloretto Duell is 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 Zooloretto Duell for ages 8 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.
Zooloretto Duell has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Zooloretto Duell belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting. 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 Zooloretto Duell are: Michael Schacht. 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 Zooloretto Duell 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.