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Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Designed byMathias Wigge•Published byFeuerland Spiele

Rank
43
in 2025
Total Points
45 pts
Borda count scoring

In Sanctuary, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically-managed zoo for animals and visitors. A supply of 135 unique zoo tiles provides you with animals, buildings, and projects. In every game, you want to find the best mix from those available to build the most succes…

Published
2025
Players
1-5
Play Time
40-100 min
Weight
2.78 / 5
BGG Rating
7.7View on BoardGameGeek

2025 reviewer lists

17 lists
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RankSiteDate
Rank1
Legends of Nerdvana logo
Legends of Nerdvana
Randy
Jan 1, 2026
Rejected
Rank3
Around the Board Show logo
Around the Board Show
Daniel Connors
Dec 15, 2025
Rank4
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Brettspielblog
Ben
Dec 16, 2025
Rank4
The Dice Tower logo
The Dice Tower
Alex
Dec 9, 2025
Rank5
Armicwan logo
Armicwan
Liblinia
Dec 17, 2025
Rank5
Garrett's Games
Doug
Jan 11, 2026
Rejected
Rank6
Garrett's Games
Shelley
Jan 11, 2026
Rejected
Rank6
JestaThaRogue logo
JestaThaRogue
Rob
Jan 5, 2026
Rank7
Atelier duMeeple logo
Atelier duMeeple
Martin
Dec 28, 2025
Rank7
BG Port HK logo
BG Port HK
Ross
Jan 17, 2026
Rank8
Board Gaymes James logo
Board Gaymes James
James
Dec 9, 2025
Rank8
Legends of Nerdvana logo
Legends of Nerdvana
Miranda
Jan 1, 2026
Rejected
Rank8
Les Amoureux des Jeux logo
Les Amoureux des Jeux
Jan 13, 2026
Rank8
The Brothers Murph logo
The Brothers Murph
Jimmy
Dec 30, 2025
Rank16
Rahdo Runs Through logo
Rahdo Runs Through
Rahdo
Dec 25, 2025
Rank28
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Gaming Caravan
Caravan Dan
Dec 19, 2025
RankNR
Keith Law logo
Keith Law
Dec 20, 2025