Zooollywood
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Zoollywood – Penguin Actors, Eggs to Lay, and Oscar-Winning Strategies
In a world where casting calls are crowded with... penguins, only the smartest (and most stylish) will succeed in becoming Zoollywood stars! This two-player board game takes the elegance of the abstract and mixes it with a touch of animalistic irony, creating a fast-paced, clever, and surprisingly profound experience.
At the heart of Zoollywood lies a strategic egg race. Yes, you read that right: the first to place their 16 eggs on the board wins. But to do so, you'll need to juggle targeted actions like landing, hatching, and exploring , using command cards at the right times. The rules are simple, but every game becomes a psychological duel.
Whether you choose the pink pop star penguins or the blue documentary penguins, the battle for the stage is all about timing, bluffing, and controlling the field. And the result? Always spectacular.
Penguins on Stage: When Tactics Meets Theater 🎭🐧
- Abstract game for 2 players with a very strong personality
- Simple rules, guaranteed strategic depth
- Unique style thanks to miniatures and cartoon illustrations
- Perfect for quick challenges and ever-changing games
- Suitable for ages 10 and up , no language dependency
Zoollywood is a constant twist: a game that seems cute, but underneath it all, it's a game of true strategy. And in the end... only one penguin will walk the red carpet. 🐸
Zooollywood
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🐸 HOW TO PLAY
4. Collect and use “improv” cards
Cards allow you to activate effects when you land or explore: for example, strengthening your eggs, blocking a rival, or gaining strategic advantages. Playing them at the right time can turn the tide.
5. Whoever completes the scene first… or blocks the other wins.
The first player to place all 16 eggs wins. Alternatively, if an opponent can't find any possible moves, they lose. Every move is a step towards glory... or a flop.
Only one penguin will fit the bill. But it will take much more than a cute costume.
An abstract 1v1 game full of twists and turns, where strategy, movement, and spectacle blend together on the craziest set in the animal world.
Zoollywood – Where penguins dream of Oscars (and fight to get them)
Welcome to Zoollywood , where penguin actors challenge each other to an audition… on the battlefield!
Each turn is a scene to be shot: you place, hide, explore and try to dominate the grid with elegance and cunning.
But don't let the cuteness distract you: Zoollywood is an abstract game for two that tests your ability to plan, react, and build a winning network of eggs and placements.
An unpredictable mix of humor, territorial control, and a fast pace, where every move is a test to be passed… under the eyes of the jury.
Zoollywood: Strategy and spectacle in a duel of eggs and ambition
Zoollywood , published in English by Home , is an abstract board game for 2 players (or 4 in teams) in which participants compete on a grid to place all 16 of their eggs before their opponent.
Each player controls a team of penguin actors and, on each turn, can land , hatch or explore to advance on their path to victory.
Actions are intelligently linked and each movement can help or hinder the enemy, in a dance of continuous control and adaptation.
With adorable illustrations and an engaging gameplay, the game perfectly balances light-hearted themes and tactical depth , offering a perfect challenge for those looking for a fast-paced, stylish and characterful 1v1.
We played it. And it left us… speechless (and eggless). 🐧 🐸
At first we thought, “Okay, penguins and eggs, it will be a cute game.”
After five minutes, we were already sweating. Zoollywood is fast, ferocious, visually delightful , and hides more strategy than meets the eye.
Every move is a puzzle, every mistake an open door to the enemy.
If you love games like Hive , Tash-Kalar or Onitama , but want something new, original and with a touch of animal madness… this is for you .
Perfect for pulling out on a hot night out or for making people laugh while seriously competing.
If you enjoyed this, explore other foreign titles with brilliant mechanics:
🎲 Micro Dojo – a pocket-sized mini-euro that makes you sweat every move
🎭 House of Cats – roll & write with ever-changing skills and cats everywhere
👾 Charge & Spark – robots, simultaneous duels and high-voltage bluffing
🐦 Perch – Territory Control with Birds and a Modular Map
🧠 Secret Hitler – Deduction, Bluff, and Political Tension
🎸 Draft & Write Records – create your own band and dominate the scene
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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