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What if the animals were the ones who ran the zoo?
Merit your way into the zoo’s star exhibit through crafty politicking and clever negotiation.
$54
Zoo Vadis - $54
Do you have what it takes to become the Star Mascot?
What if the animals were the ones who ran the zoo?
…Presumably, this wild government would be built upon the support of fellow creatures and fueled by the fame, attention, and prestige of wide-eyed visitors. Naturally, the most aspirational beasts would lobby for a position in the star exhibit, and the lead star would be elected Zoo Mascot.
In order to join the star exhibit, each species must campaign its way up the hierarchy of enclosures with the majority support of animal voters. And the lead star will be the species that has earned the most laurels from both raving fans and jealous rivals along the way.
How does one gain support and earn laurels? Through crafty politicking, clever negotiations, and ruthless schemes. There can only be one Zoo Mascot, after all.
Why You’ll Love It
Simple Rules, Thrilling Depth, Staggering Replayability
While your turn consists of choosing from 1 of 4 simple actions, the opportunities for negotiation are endlessly exciting… bribe with laurels, grant your unique abilities, promise future actions — the sky is the limit! With this much flexible interaction, no two games of Zoo Vadis will ever feel the same.
Dr. Knizia has proven that he is a master of cramming a fully satisfying game arc into a lightning-quick experience. Will you race to enter the Star Exhibit and avoid being blocked from victory? Or will you hang back and exploit the desperate needs of your opponents? The drama and urgency doesn’t let up for a single moment of this 20-40 minute romp.
Upgrade Your Fun
Wheel and deal with premium components
The Deluxe Edition upgrades the 102 laurel tokens to weighted clay poker chips — perfect for constant bribing, exchanging, and collecting. It also upgrades the 14 animal ability tokens to thick wooden tiles to sit on thick, sturdy player screens.
How to Play, Playthroughs, Reviews
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The brains behind the game
Creators
Reiner Knizia
Game Design
With over 700 games and books published and dozens of awards received, Dr. Knizia is a legend in the board game industry. Though games have been a big part of his life since he was a child, Reiner initially studied to become a doctor of mathematics and then worked as a banker in England. When he reached 40, he decided it was time for a major change. Life should be fun. Games are fun. And people should have fun with games. So, from then on, he fully dedicated his life to game design, and his motto became: Bringing enjoyment to the people!
Kwanchai Moriya
Illustration
With over 100 games and books illustrated across a wide variety of genres, Kwanchai is one of the most versatile illustrators in the industry. His artwork can be found across many popular games including Dinosaur Island, Under Falling Skies, Cryptid, Sidereal Confluence: Remastered Edition, Kabuto Sumo, and more.
Brigette Indelicato
Graphic Design
Brigette has worked on many board game projects as both graphic designer and creative director. Some of her most notable works include War Chest, Art Decko, Curious Cargo, Bloom Town, and Twisty Tracks.
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