An image of a game flyer or advertisement for "Safari Jack," which is described as a cheapass card game for 2 to 4 players. It features black and white illustrations of a parrot on the top right and a zebra at the bottom. Text on the flyer includes phrases like "Land of Adventure, Africa," and "Where a rich man in a ridiculous hat can turn a cap into a rutting rhino and nip back to camp for tea. And little sandwiches with cucumbers and cheese. Africa." Contact information and a website link are also shown at the bottom.
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Safari Jack (1998)

ByMichail

Safari Jack

Safari Jack is a board game published by Cheapass Games in 1998. The game is designed for 2-4 players and involves building a safari landscape using cards and then hunting the animals that live there.

Why is Safari Jack Popular?

Safari Jack is a clever and simple design with lots of replay value, lots of animals with silly names, and enough strategy to keep most gamers interested. The game has received positive reviews for its unique Gameplay Mechanics of Safari Jack and the fun experience it provides.

Game Components of Safari Jack

60 cardsRulebook

Game Setup of Safari Jack

Shuffle the cards and deal 5 to each player.Place the remaining cards face down in a draw pile.Choose a player to go first.

Gameplay Mechanics of Safari Jack

Players take turns playing cards to create a safari landscape and then hunting the animals that live there. Each card has a terrain type and an animal type. Players can only hunt animals that match the terrain type of the card they played on their turn.

Game Objective of Safari Jack

The objective of Safari Jack is to travel to “end caps” to hunt (or photograph, if you prefer) animals. This is done through the clever play of map cards and hunting cards.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl