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Frank's Zoo (1999)

3–7 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
3–7
Play time
60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 3–7 players aged 10+ who like animals games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Frank's Zoo

Climbing card game where big animals scare the smaller, as players empty their hands.

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AnimalsCard Game

Mechanics: Hand Management, Ladder Climbing, Team-Based Game, Trick-taking · Designer: Frank Nestel

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P

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Frank's Zoo FAQ

How many players is Frank's Zoo?
Frank's Zoo plays with 3–7 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Frank's Zoo take to play?
A game of Frank's Zoo takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Frank's Zoo any good?
Frank's Zoo rates 6.6/10 from 3,425 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / card game game built around hand management, ladder climbing, team-based game.