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Serengeti (2001)

3–6 players · 25–30 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
25–30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 8+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 25–30 min.

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Serengeti board game box cover

About Serengeti

Players compete in auctions to purchase African art with the local currency "Hongo". The innovative bid mechanism is that players may not bid a number whose 'ones' digit matches the number on any card they have previously won. The innovative payout mechanic is that players owning a card whose number matches the 'ones' digit of a bid stand to gain a share of that bid. The Don version of the game has a gangster theme, with players bidding for control of districts of C…

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Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Set Collection · Designer: Michael Schacht

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Serengeti FAQ

How many players is Serengeti?
Serengeti plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Serengeti take to play?
A game of Serengeti takes 25–30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Serengeti any good?
Serengeti rates 6.2/10 from 1,126 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / mafia game built around auction/bidding, set collection.