How many players is Outback?

Outback plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Outback take to play?

A game of Outback takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Outback rates 6.3/10 from 236 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / dice game built around dice rolling, pattern building, set collection.

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Outback (2018)

2–4 players · 30–45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 30–45 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.3/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like animals games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–45 min.

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About Outback

The zoo animals want to go back to their wildlife habitat. Kangaroo, koala, platypus, emu, and lizard — all of them are in the Jeep, ready to go! Players in Outback want to populate the outback and build many different populations. With dice luck and tactics, you try to fill your board and collect as many points as possible. —description from the publisher

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Animals Dice

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Tile Placement · Designer: Michael Kiesling

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Outback FAQ

How many players is Outback?: Outback plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Outback take to play?: A game of Outback takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Outback any good?: Outback rates 6.3/10 from 236 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / dice game built around dice rolling, pattern building, set collection.