# Elefantenparade

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1988
- **BGG Rating**: 5.8
- **BGG Rank**: #18946
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.31 / 5
- **Designers**: Henri Sala
- **Artists**: Tilman Michalski
- **Publishers**: Otto Maier Verlag
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Animals, Racing

## Verdict
If you enjoy fast races and an exotic theme, Elefantenparade offers fun in 20 minutes.Simple yet strategic movesCharming wooden piecesQuick playtimeLimited tactical depthLog placement adds luckRECOMMENDED

## Description
Elefantenparade is an abstract racing game for 2‑4 players, perfect for quick 20‑minute sessions. Each player controls two elephants that travel along a track marked with special spaces. On your turn you have two options: either move three elephants – one 1 space, another 2 spaces, and the last 3 spaces – in any order you like, or push the whole parade forward one step as a unit. The goal is to land exactly on squares that hold mahogany logs; each log scores points. Water squares act as traps, locking an elephant until a collective parade move frees it. At the end of the track three palaces await the first three elephants home, granting extra logs to the first, second and third arrivals. The player with the most logs after the final round wins. The game features vibrant Indian‑style artwork and wooden elephant pieces that add a tactile charm. While the rules are straightforward, the real fun comes from juggling individual moves without breaking the parade formation, balancing risk and reward. It’s a great pick for fans of light‑weight decision‑making, quick planning, and an exotic theme without heavy complexity.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
About 20 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
Light; easy rules with a touch of strategy.

### What are the main components?
Wooden elephant pieces, a board with a track, mahogany log tokens, and water markers.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of quick races, exotic themes, and casual strategic decisions – great for families and casual gamers.