How the Animal Board Works
Every tile on this board is an animal. You will meet a dog and a cat, a fox and a frog, a panda, a pig, a cow and a penguin, plus an octopus, a butterfly, a turtle, a bee, a unicorn, an elephant, a giraffe, a whale, a crab and an owl. Twelve of them appear on each board, and exactly two are the same animal. Click both to score, and a new board appears.
Because every tile comes from the same family, the board is full of look-alikes from the very first grid. Furry faces sit next to furry faces, and sea creatures next to sea creatures, so it plays like the late stages of a classic round. You have 60 seconds, a wrong click costs 2 seconds, and your best animal score is saved separately.
Tips for the Animal Board
- Sort by type. Split the board into faces (dog, cat, fox, pig, panda) and whole animals (whale, crab, giraffe). The pair is usually easier to spot inside one of those smaller groups.
- Check the ears. Many animal faces share a round shape and warm colors, but their ears are very different. Ears are the quickest way to tell a cat from a fox.
- Watch for the bright ones. The unicorn, the butterfly and the octopus have strong colors that stand out, so a matching pair of them jumps out quickly.
Animal Board FAQ
Which animals are on the board?
There are 20 animals in the set: dog, cat, fox, frog, monkey, panda, pig, cow, chicken, penguin, octopus, butterfly, turtle, bee, unicorn, elephant, giraffe, whale, crab and owl. Each board uses 11 of them, with one appearing twice.
Is the animal board harder than the classic game?
Usually, yes. Every tile is an animal, so there are no easy giveaways like a rocket next to a pizza. Most players score a little lower here than on the classic board.