Zooloretto
2–5 players • 45 min • ages 8+ • Michael Schacht • 2007
- Designer
- Michael Schacht
- Publisher
- White Goblin Games · Korea Boardgames · Lautapelit.fi · Hobby World
- First published
- 2007
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 45 min
- Age
- 8+
- Genre
- Tile based game
How it plays
Zooloretto plays 2–5 players, takes about 45 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Zooloretto was designed by Michael Schacht and released in 2007 as a standalone sequel to his earlier card game, Coloretto. While the original game focused on sets of chameleons, Zooloretto expanded the mechanics into a full board game experience where players act as zoo managers competing to attract visitors by collecting animals. It was developed to offer a more accessible, family-oriented strategy game that centered on tile-laying and resource management.
The game received significant industry acclaim, most notably winning the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2007. Critics and players praised its balance of simple rules and strategic depth, particularly the clever mechanism where players must decide whether to fill their delivery trucks with animals or take a pass to secure their board space. Its success cemented Schacht's reputation as a designer capable of creating engaging, approachable tabletop experiences.
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About Zooloretto
Zooloretto is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • 45 min • ages 8+ • Michael Schacht • 2007. It's filed under tile-based game. The catalog entry lists set collection as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Zooloretto?
Zooloretto is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 45 minutes, filed under tile-based game. The catalog entry lists set collection as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Zooloretto for?
Zooloretto is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Zooloretto take to play?
A game of Zooloretto is listed at about 45 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Zooloretto for?
Zooloretto lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Zooloretto?
Zooloretto was designed by Michael Schacht. It's published by White Goblin Games, Korea Boardgames, Lautapelit.fi, Hobby World and 4 more. The catalog gives its publication year as 2007.
Has Zooloretto won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Zooloretto lists Spiel des Jahres, Golden Geek Award for Best Family Board Game and Golden Geek Award for Best Children's Board Game.
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