Djeco Batanimo Animal Card Game - First Battle Game for Ages 3+

Batanimo is an animal card game that brings the classic game of battle (War) to the very youngest players. Everyone flips a card at the same time and the biggest animal wins the round. It's made for 2 to 4 players aged 3 and up, and a game takes about 10 minutes.

How to play Batanimo

The cards are dealt out evenly and each player keeps a face-down pile. Together, players turn over their top card. The child with the largest animal collects all the cards played that round. If two animals are the same size, it's a battle: each player lays a card face down, then another face up, and the bigger animal takes the lot.

Cards are numbered 1 to 6, but children don't need to count. They can simply compare the size of the animals, making it easy for preschoolers to play independently.

Early skills it supports

• Size comparison and early number sense
• Animal recognition and vocabulary
• Turn-taking and following simple rules
• Learning to win and lose with good grace

Game details

• Contents: 36 cards and rules
• Players: 2 to 4
• Recommended age: 3 years and up
• Playing time: approx. 10 minutes
• Box size: approx. 15.6 x 11.7 x 2.8 cm

Simple, sturdy and portable

The realistic animal artwork by Sébastien Chebret keeps little ones engaged, and the durable cards stand up to plenty of enthusiastic play. The compact box is easy to bring along to cafés, appointments and holidays. A lovely first card game that parents and grandparents will happily play too.

Tip: ask your child to name each animal as it's flipped, turning every round into a vocabulary game too.

About Djeco

Djeco is a family-run French company that has been designing toys, games and creative activities in Paris since 1954. Each product is created with independent illustrators and artists, which is why Djeco designs are so instantly recognisable. Their toys are tested to European EN71 safety standards and are loved by families in more than 60 countries.