13 Animals

What to Expect

In 13 Animals, players collect sets of animals including mammals, birds, and legendary creatures to score points. On your turn, you draw cards from discard piles or decks and discard cards, aiming to complete scoring sets. The game ends after three rounds, with points awarded for sets and bonuses for ending the round. The colorful cards and diverse animal types create engaging tactical decisions and varied gameplay.

Who Is This Game For?

Designed for 2 to 5 players aged 8 and up, 13 Animals is a family-friendly game with light complexity. With a playing time of about 30 minutes, it suits casual players and families looking for quick, accessible card games. Prior experience is not required but can be helpful.

How It Works

Each player starts with ten cards, and three discard piles are created with one card each. On your turn, you draw a card from a discard pile or one of two decks, then discard a card. Your goal is to arrange your cards into scoring sets to earn stars. Once all your cards form sets or you hold eleven different animals, you can end the round. Points come from star values in sets plus bonuses for ending the round.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Daryl Chow, 13 Animals blends classic hand management and set collection with a theme of animals and mythology. It is part of several animal card game families and traditional card game lineages like Rummy and Mahjong. While it has no major awards, it stands out with its intuitive gameplay and colorful strategic elements.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game features a vibrant world of animals and legendary creatures depicted on colorful cards. It includes mammals, birds, and mythological beings in a unique card game setting.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on forming valuable sets and monitor discard piles to optimize your options.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

13 Animals is recommended for families and players who enjoy light, quick card games focused on set collection. It offers tactical choices in a short playtime.