Objective of the Game
S.O.S. Affenalarm is a dexterity game where players need to prevent monkeys from falling out of a tree. The player with the fewest collected monkeys at the end of the game wins.
Game Components:
- 1 plastic tree to assemble
- Multiple colored plastic sticks
- Several small monkey figures
- 1 color die
Setup
- Assemble the Tree: Start by assembling the tree. Insert the lower part of the trunk into the base and complete the tree by adding the rest of the sections.
- Insert Sticks: Insert the colored sticks horizontally through the holes of the tree trunk. The sticks should create a net.
- Distribute Monkeys: Drop the monkeys through the open top of the tree so that they get caught on the sticks.
Gameplay
The youngest player begins the game. Turns are taken in clockwise order.
- Roll the Die: The player rolls the color die.
- Remove Stick: The player carefully removes a stick of the color shown on the die from the tree. The player should aim to make as few monkeys fall as possible.
- Collect Monkeys: Any monkeys that fall during this process must be collected by the player.
End of the Game
The game ends when all monkeys have fallen from the tree.
Winner
The player with the fewest collected monkeys wins the game.
Strategic Tips
- Choose Wisely: Pay attention to which stick balances the monkeys. Sometimes it's wiser to choose a stick that holds fewer monkeys.
- Be Observant: Keep track of which sticks hold barely hanging monkeys; these might inadvertently fall with future moves.
- Weigh Risks: Occasionally, letting more monkeys fall could make later moves easier.
Enjoy the game!
