Grimaud N°800 Happy Families Card Game – La Fontaine’s Fables brings seven classic stories to the card table through 42 illustrated game cards by Thomas Baas. Known in French as Jeu des 7 Familles – Fables de La Fontaine, this edition turns each fable into a six-card family for players to collect.
Colorful illustrations, French and English card labels, and an illustrated fable foldout connect the game to the stories behind its characters. The blue-gray box features Grimaud branding and artwork inspired by La Fontaine’s animal tales.
Collect the Cards, Reconstruct the Fable
Each family contains six numbered cards representing a fable’s main character, opponent, scene, stakes, flaw, and moral. Players request specific cards from one another, draw when a request is unsuccessful, and lay down completed six-card families. The player who collects the most complete families wins.
A reference card summarizes the seven families, helping players identify the cards needed to complete each story.
Seven Classic Fables
- The Raven and the Fox
- The Hare and the Tortoise
- The Fox and the Stork
- The Ploughman and His Sons
- The Oak and the Reed
- The Grasshopper and the Ant
- The Wolf and the Lamb
French and English Storytelling
The game cards display French and English titles and labels. The accompanying illustrated foldout also presents fable text in French and English, offering another way to explore the stories beyond the game itself.
Language note: The supplied rules card is in French.
Key Features
- 42 illustrated game cards: Seven fable families with six cards in each.
- Artwork by Thomas Baas: Contemporary illustrations of La Fontaine’s characters, scenes, and story themes.
- Numbered family cards: Cards 1–6 organize the elements of each fable.
- French and English labels: Bilingual identification on the game cards.
- Supporting printed material: Rules and reference cards, plus an illustrated fable foldout.
- Printed in France: Confirmed on the product packaging.
Product Details
| Brand | Grimaud |
|---|---|
| Product number | N°800 |
| Game | Happy Families / Jeu des 7 Familles |
| Theme | Fables de La Fontaine |
| Illustrator | Thomas Baas |
| Game cards | 42 cards arranged in seven six-card families |
| Card identification | Numbered 1–6 within each fable family |
| Material | Paper |
| Languages | French and English card labels and fable text; French rules card |
| Supporting contents | Rules and reference cards, illustrated fable foldout, and box |
| Printing | Printed in France |
| Manufacturer SKU | 10058286 |
Bring La Fontaine’s familiar characters to your next game night with an illustrated edition that rewards collecting complete stories. Grimaud N°800 combines Happy Families play with Thomas Baas’s artwork, making it an appealing choice for fable enthusiasts, illustrated-card collectors, and shared play around the table.