How to Play Zooloretto: Skunk

Game Objective

The objective of the game is to combine the Zooloretto: Skunk expansion with the Zooloretto base game. Players are trying to manage their zoos, and the expansion adds a new dynamic with the Skunk Enclosure and a special animal discard and purchase action. The victory condition follows the base game rules, with the addition that coins in the Skunk Enclosure do not count towards the final score.

Preparation (Setup)

1. The Skunk Enclosure is placed face up in the center of the table.
2. All other setup rules from the Zooloretto base game apply.

Gameplay Flow

All rules from the Zooloretto base game apply, with the following changes:

• The first player to fill their 6-space Enclosure receives the Skunk Enclosure as a bonus.
• They take the Skunk Enclosure from the center of the table and place it below their Zoo Board, near their Barn.
• The Skunk Enclosure remains with this player until the end of the game.
• No other Tiles can be placed in the Skunk Enclosure.

Actions and How to Play

In addition to the base game actions, the owner of the Skunk Enclosure can perform one additional action, a single time during the game:

• Animal Discard and Purchase Action: Once per game, before or after their usual action, the owner of the Skunk Enclosure can pay 2 Coins to discard all Tiles of one animal type from their Barn.
• The 2 Coins are placed in the Skunk Enclosure and remain there until the end of the game.
• Then, in turn order (clockwise), each other player can pay 1 Coin to the bank to purchase one of the discarded Tiles and add it to their zoo.
• Any Tiles that were not purchased are removed from the game.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends according to the rules of the Zooloretto base game.

In scoring:

• The Coins that are in the Skunk Enclosure are not considered during the final scoring.
• All other scoring criteria from the base game apply.

Tips for Winning

• The Skunk Enclosure is a bonus for the first player to fill their 6-space Enclosure, so focusing on quickly filling a large enclosure can be advantageous.
• The special action of the Skunk Enclosure allows the owner to get rid of unwanted animals from their Barn, which can be useful for optimizing their zoo.
• When using the discard action, consider which animals you are discarding, as other players may purchase them. This can be a way to influence opponents' zoos or to get rid of animals that won't score well for you.