O Zoo le Mio — Prices

Cwali, G3, Gigamic · Board game · 2002
6.3 Ludopedia 6.6 BGG 2–4 · best 4 45–60 min Weight 2.0/5
Buy · from US$ 21.95
6.3 rating Ludopedia
6.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A blend of sealed auctions, layout building, and animal collection makes this a fun, approachable strategy game.

Highlights
  • Strategic bidding
  • Engaging park design
  • Visitor‑based scoring
  • Five‑year progression
Keep in mind
  • Moderate playtime
  • Easy for beginners
  • Detail‑heavy setup
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About the game

What you do in a play session

You take on the role of a zoo owner whose park evolves over five years. Each year, five zoo tiles are auctioned, and at season’s end visitors score points. You must place each tile so that roads and green spaces connect, creating pathways and parks that draw more animals and visitors. Each tile offers two animal types, stars indicating how interesting the attraction is, and sometimes trees that also yield points. The auction is sealed: you secretly decide how much to bid, and the highest bidder wins. After building your park, visitors choose the most interesting zoos, each giving you points. At the end of each year, you receive more money and new tiles are up for auction. The goal is to amass the greatest number of visitors and, consequently, more points than competitors. The game blends auction strategy, layout construction, and animal collection in a fun, visually appealing setting, with simple rules that allow a quick learning curve yet leave room for tactical decisions each round.

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Containers: Tubes Theme: Zoos, Aquaria, Safari Parks
Publisher Cwali, G3, Gigamic, Rio Grande Games, Zoch Verlag
Designer Corné van Moorsel
Artist Czarnè

Community

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252wishlist
73want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How long does a game take?
A typical game lasts 45 to 60 minutes, depending on player experience.
How many players can play?
The game supports 2 to 4 players, each running their own zoo.
What is the game’s complexity?
The complexity is medium; simple rules but tactical decisions in each auction and layout phase.
What are the main components?
Components include zoo tiles, money tokens, visitor tokens, interest stars, and a layout board.
Who is the game recommended for?
It’s great for fans of sealed auctions, layout building, and animal collection, especially those who enjoy zoo-themed games.
Are there any variants or expansions?
No official expansions exist yet, but the community has created casual rule variants.

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