#95: O Zoo Le Mio (Mark's 100 - 2012)

O Zoo le Mio

Mark's Ranking

• 2012: 95th
• 2010: did not appear
• 2005: 96th

BoardGameGeek

• rank: 637
• rating: 6.70

Print Status

• I don't know if it's still officially "in print" - but you can get a copy from Amazon.com

Why It's On The List

• lovely graphics & components combine with "in the fist" auctions & tile-laying to make a zoo-building game that's relatively quick (45 minutes) and always interesting to play...

Tips & Tricks:

• Yes, there are problems with the income system (you get $ based on the number of tiles in your zoo) and the escalating point values (scoring is similar to Acquire) in the later rounds - but in such a short game, part of your job is to plan to deal with both of those issues rather than whine about them when the game is over.

Extras

• The box says ages 9+... but my six-year-old enjoys this game (when I help him with tile placement).