Capybaras vs Pelicans 🍊

A cheeky lil game about capybaras (and pelicans).

How to play

About the game

Crochet capybaras look at the Capybaras vs Pelicans board game

Lead your capybaras to safety

Capybaras vs Pelicans is a lighthearted card game in which players attempt to guide cheeky capybaras to a hot spring while avoiding pesky pelicans.

Many playing cards depicting capybaras, pelicans, and hot springs

Cheeky capybaras and pesky pelicans galore

Featuring 60 unique characters across 100 individually designed cards, Capybaras vs Pelicans takes less than 3 minutes to learn, has a simple setup with fast-paced play, and is suitable for 2-5 players aged 8 and above.

Capybaras vs Pelicans board game lying among yellow leaves

The game in the wild

Capybaras vs Pelicans was successfully funded on Kickstarter in October 2025. Thanks to the support of our backers, we’ve been able to make the game more widely available!

Articles, reviews, and previews

The capybara may be one of the internet’s favourite chill animals, but in this Canberra-made card game, it’s facing off against one of Lake Burley Griffin’s longest residents, the pelican.​​​
— HerCanberra
A delightful little filler game in the same class as Skull and other quick bluffing games. An instant classic.
— @thecheerfulmeeple
Honestly, we can’t think of anything we didn’t like! This game was an absolute hit for us. 5/5 rainbows.
— @2boardsapphics
It’s packed with laugh, groans, and cheers as the capybara cards bounce around the table.
— Tabletop Worldwide
The art is hilarious and packed with personality. The icons are clear making it accessible for younger players. Great for those times when you just want one more round.
— @edgeoftheboard
The game rules are really simple, it takes a minute to learn and setup is so quick too. You get playing almost instantly!
— @boardgameduck

Snag a copy for yourself

As the game becomes available to purchase at retailers, we’ll list them here. In the meantime you can buy the game directly from us!

Interested in stocking Capybaras vs Pelicans in your store? Feel free to contact us!

Capybaras vs Pelicans Board Game
$40.00

Capybaras vs Pelicans is a lighthearted card game in which players attempt to guide cheeky capybaras safely to a hot spring while avoiding pesky pelicans.

Featuring 60 unique characters across 100 individually designed cards, Capybaras vs Pelicans takes less than 3 minutes to learn, has a simple setup with fast-paced play, and is suitable for 2-5 players aged 8 and above.

What you get:

  • Rigid two-piece box

  • 100 individually designed cards

  • Glossy rule booklet

Capybaras vs Pelicans Wallpapers
$2.00

Make your devices pop with these backgrounds featuring art from Capybaras vs Pelicans. Want to flaunt the cheeky capybara, represent team pelican, or show off all the characters from the game? With these wallpapers, you can!

What you get:

  • High-quality digital wallpapers - ten for desktop devices, and ten for mobile devices

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