ハッピーサファリ (Happy Safari)

Ever wondered what it takes to be the most sought-after safari guide in the savanna? In Happy Safari, you step into the shoes of a tour planner tasked with organizing the perfect experience for your tourists, balancing exotic animal sightings with breathtaking tour routes. This game is a fast-paced, strategic card game where your ability to manage your hand is what separates an amateur guide from a seasoned pro.

The core of the game revolves around 30 animal cards and 24 tour cards, which you must combine in the most efficient way to score points. The real hook here is the sealed-bid auction system. You never quite know how much your friends are willing to pay for that lion or that herd of zebras, which adds a delightful layer of bluffing and table reading. Will you risk it all to secure the best card, or will you play it safe, hoping no one notices your master plan?

Supporting 1 to 6 players, Happy Safari is the perfect "wildcard" game to keep in your bag. It shines in larger groups, where the competition for cards becomes intense and the need to anticipate your opponents' moves is constant, as well as in solo play, where the challenge is to optimize your choices to beat your own record. With gameplay lasting between 15 and 30 minutes, it's perfect for that "filler" game at the start or end of the night, when everyone wants something light but still engaging. The theme is charming, the flow is intuitive, and although it seems simple, the player interaction ensures that no two games are ever the same. If you enjoy games that mix set collection with a dash of psychological tension, pack your jeep and get ready to organize the best safari of the season!