A competitive card game of chance and strategy that celebrates Australia’s unique wildlife and habitats.
Players race to build their own nature reserves full of animals - but watch out! Fire, feral predators, and other threats may strike at any moment, and only clever management strategies will keep your creatures safe.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Features beautifully illustrated Australian animals and habitats
- Teaches conservation and environmental awareness through play
- Scales in difficulty with three levels of rules, making it perfect for families, classrooms, or homeschool groups
- Exciting, educational, and never the same twice
How to Play:
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Level 1 (Beginner): Draw a card and add it to your habitat or discard it. Score points for the animals you protect in your reserve. First to 100 points wins!
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Level 2 (Intermediate): Adds Threat cards (fire, feral animals, pollution) and Management Strategy cards that allow you to protect your habitats — introducing real strategy.
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Level 3 (Advanced): Players must meld a starting set of four or more cards of the same habitat before building their reserve, creating a challenging strategic twist.
Whether you’re an animal lover, an educator, or just love a clever card game, Australian Menagerie is a brilliant mix of fun and learning - bringing Australia’s ecosystems to life on your table.
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2–3 Players
10 Min Playing Time
Age: 6+
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