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Information

Designed By: Bruno Cathala
Malcolm Braff
Sébastien Pauchon
Published By: Pro Ludo
GameWorks SàRL
Mfg suggested # of Players: 2 - 6 players
User suggested # of Players:
Best with 2 players
Recommended with 2, 4, 5, 6 players
(4 voters) [poll]
Playing Time: 15 Minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages: 7 and up
User Suggested Ages: (no votes yet)
[poll]
Language Dependence: No necessary in-game text
(3 voters) [poll]
Category: Card Game
Humor
Mechanics: Set Collection
Other Names: N/A

Description

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This game was designed and then published as a contract order from a Swiss insurance company ASSURA SA. It is intended to promote one of their product, ANIMALIA, an insurance for pets and animals.

One of the goals set early in the process was to design a "real game", not a mere advertising product, playable with the whole family. That's how the game ended up being playable for 2 to 6 players, age 7 and up. It's a light card game, which is enjoyable among adults and children alike, the latter ones having a chance of winning thanks to the luck factor induced by card-drawing.

Here's the little story on the back of the box:
"You're determined to be awarded the title of Best Breeder and you have three season to win as many medals as you can with your show animals. But beware, your opponents are all trying to do the same thing and they certainly won't hesitate to use their animals' special powers to spoil your plans. Stay alert, keep an eye on your opponents' animals as well as your own - and see who gets to the top of the medal table!"


The wonderful artwork is from Mathieu Leyssenne whose talent is to be seen here : http://www.aniii.com

Online play

Jeux sur un Plateau (turn-based)

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Unofficial Hungarian translation
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