{"product_id":"giraffe-raffe-fr","title":"Giraffe Raffe (FR)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e*French version\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3545\"\u003eGiraffe Raffe (FR) features hungry giraffes competing to reach the tastiest apples high in the trees. Beneath its colourful and accessible appearance lies a surprisingly tense card game where every decision slowly pushes players toward an unavoidable dead end. As the trees fill up, finding legal plays becomes more and more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003eIn this clever \u003cstrong data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3584\"\u003estrategy card game\u003c\/strong\u003e, players must either play giraffe cards onto different trees while respecting their restrictions or spend valuable Apple tokens to skip their turn. Some trees require higher values, others demand matching colours, sequences, or specific combinations. Successful plays reward players with apples or extra cards, but options steadily disappear as the game progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4304\"\u003eThe most unique aspect of Giraffe Raffe is its reverse elimination structure: there is only one loser. As long as a player can continue playing cards or spending apples, they survive. The moment a player cannot act, they immediately lose the game. This creates constant tension where resource management and subtle player manipulation become essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4542\"\u003eYou will likely enjoy Giraffe Raffe if you love quick tactical card games, clever shedding mechanics, and accessible family experiences packed with interaction. Its simple rules and fast pace hide far more strategic depth than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4741\"\u003eInteresting fact: Giraffe Raffe is a modern reimplementation of Exhaust by acclaimed Japanese designer Hisashi Hayashi, known for creating elegant minimalist games with highly interactive gameplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"5008\"\u003eThe game was designed by Hisashi Hayashi and illustrated by Bingo Kim. This Mandoo Games edition also includes a solo mode featuring a Giraffe Robot opponent and an extended variant using Rotten Apple tokens for longer matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5147\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX CONTENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60 numbered cards\u003cbr\u003e4 Copy cards\u003cbr\u003e64 Giraffe cards\u003cbr\u003e10 Tree tiles\u003cbr\u003e16 Apple tokens\u003cbr\u003e6 Rotten Apple tokens\u003cbr\u003e1 Giraffe Robot\u003cbr\u003eRulebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5171\"\u003eNumber of players:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5179\" data-end=\"5196\"\u003ePlaying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 30 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5222\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandoo Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48843480858875,"sku":"8809480912719","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/5847\/1419\/files\/giraffe-raffe-fr-jeux-famille-1237086613.jpg?v=1778175341","url":"https:\/\/www.asdesjeux.com\/en\/products\/giraffe-raffe-fr","provider":"L'As des jeux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}