The Best Board Games with Ostriches 2026

All the animals are thirsty after an adventurous day in the savanna, so they've all wandered to the watering holes. Each animal wants to drink first, but beware! The elephant frightens the lion, the lion scares the zebra, and the zebra startles the antelope. Anything can happen, as even the antelope can scare the elephant. The player who scares away the most animals wins.

Players manage their own wildlife parks with the goal of grouping animals by species. Each begins with the same set of 33 unique animal tiles placed randomly in their park, while certain spaces remain unoccupied throughout the game. Players take turns choosing tiles to place in their parks, and the game ends when all tiles are moved, leading to a scoring round based on the size of animal herds and proximity to water holes, with various game modes to enhance replayability.

The tribe's wizard has died, leading aspiring wizards to make predictions for the ostrich race in hopes of becoming the new wizard. Players must forecast the finishing order of racing ostriches, while avoiding obstacles, collecting berries, evading a feared lion, and not waking sleeping crocodiles. Banjooli Xeet is a fast-paced racing game for 2 to 5 players filled with bluffs, wild predictions, and hilarious fun.

Welcome to a fast-paced game of ostrich racing set in the African savanna. Players can choose to race as one of several characters while navigating the dangers posed by cheetahs, crocodiles, and other wildlife. The game features 25 unique track sections, including special challenges like a rope bridge and quicksand. A limited edition of 1,000 copies will be available for the 2009 Essen release.

Ask up to 10 questions to guess the animal on the card! Is it a carnivore? Is it a pet? Does it live in groups? Think carefully, ask smart questions, use your clue cards wisely, and be the first player to collect 7 cards.