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Zooloretto: Christmas Gift

ABACUSSPIELE, Frosted Games, Spiele aus Timbuktu · Board game · 2010
2–5 · best 4 45 min Weight 2.0/5
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6.6 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

Animal lovers and holiday fans will enjoy this light, festive expansion.

Highlights
  • Engaging Christmas theme
  • Classic set collection
  • Fast gameplay
Keep in mind
  • Only playable during Christmas
  • Tiles stay locked
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Zooloretto: Christmas Gift is the 2010 holiday expansion that adds a festive twist to the classic animal-collecting game. The goal is straightforward: each player tries to fill a six‑slot enclosure to win the Christmas gift, while dealing with discarded tiles that stay locked there until the end. The twist is that when playing with other postcard expansions you must choose which bonus tile to take, adding a strategic choice layer. The game keeps the set‑collection and tile‑placement mechanics that make Zooloretto so accessible and fun. Final scoring comes from counting the tiles in the enclosure, so planning who places what is key. If you enjoy quick, 45‑minute games for 2–5 players, this expansion brings a “Santa Claus” vibe without extra complexity. It’s perfect for fans of the base who want a light, themed bonus for the holiday season. If you love collecting pieces and want a Christmas perk, you’ll enjoy it!

Best player count

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2–5 players
2 REC
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC

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Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Set Collection Tile Placement

Categories

Animals Expansion for Base-game

Families

Game: Coloretto Holidays: Christmas Promotional: Brettspiel Adventskalender
Publisher ABACUSSPIELE, Frosted Games, Spiele aus Timbuktu
Designer Michael Schacht
Artist Design/Main

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime stays around 45 minutes, the same as the base game.
Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, the expansion is designed to complement the original Zooloretto, so the base game is required.
How many players can play?
The expansion works with 2 to 5 players, just like the main game.
Does the expansion change the core rules?
No, it only adds the Christmas enclosure mechanic; the core rules remain unchanged.
What components are included in the expansion?
The expansion includes a Christmas postcard (or bonus tile) and the discarded tiles that stay in the enclosure.
How is the final score calculated?
You earn 1 point for each tile in the Christmas enclosure at the end of the game.
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