Tarantel Tango

What to Expect

In Tarantel Tango, 2 to 5 players race to get rid of their card stacks by quickly playing animal cards around a central tarantula tile. Players must imitate animal sounds depending on the previous card, reacting within seconds. Mistakes or slow reactions cause players to pick up all cards on the table. Additional expert rules add complexity and increase chances for errors.

Who Is This Game For?

Tarantel Tango targets families and children aged 7 and up who enjoy quick, interactive card games. With a playtime of about 20 minutes, it suits short game sessions. The simple rules require quick reactions and attention, making it accessible for younger players.

How It Works

Each player receives a face-down stack of animal cards. Players take turns flipping and placing cards clockwise around a five-sided tarantula tile. Depending on the previous card, players must perform an acting task by imitating animal sounds. If a tarantula card appears, all players must slap the table quickly. Errors or delays force a player to collect all cards, restarting the round.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Jacques Zeimet and nominated for the 2010 Kinderspielexperten award for 8-to-13-year-olds, Tarantel Tango is part of the Ugly Animals series by Drei Magier Spiele. Its acting mechanic requires fast reflexes and lively player interaction. It shares similarities with Zeimet’s other quick animal card games like Kakerlakensalat.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game features anthropomorphic animals such as dogs, cats, donkeys, and spiders in a lively real-time card-play setting. It belongs to the Ugly Animals series, creating a playful world of animal characters.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on the animal sounds and try to stay calm and quick to avoid mistakes.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Tarantel Tango is ideal for families and kids seeking fast, interactive animal-themed card games. Its short rounds and straightforward rules make it accessible but demand focus and speed.