{"product_id":"grimaud-800-happy-families-la-fontaine-card-game","title":"Grimaud N°800 Happy Families Card Game – La Fontaine’s Fables","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrimaud N°800 Happy Families Card Game – La Fontaine’s Fables\u003c\/strong\u003e brings seven classic stories to the card table through 42 illustrated game cards by Thomas Baas. Known in French as \u003cem\u003eJeu des 7 Familles – Fables de La Fontaine\u003c\/em\u003e, this edition turns each fable into a six-card family for players to collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColorful 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollect the Cards, Reconstruct the Fable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA reference card summarizes the seven families, helping players identify the cards needed to complete each story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeven Classic Fables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Raven and the Fox\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Hare and the Tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Fox and the Stork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Ploughman and His Sons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Oak and the Reed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Grasshopper and the Ant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Wolf and the Lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrench and English Storytelling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied rules card is in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e42 illustrated game cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven fable families with six cards in each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork by Thomas Baas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary illustrations of La Fontaine’s characters, scenes, and story themes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumbered family cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cards 1–6 organize the elements of each fable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench and English labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bilingual identification on the game cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting printed material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rules and reference cards, plus an illustrated fable foldout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in France:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmed on the product packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGrimaud\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct number\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eN°800\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHappy Families \/ Jeu des 7 Familles\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTheme\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFables de La Fontaine\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThomas Baas\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGame cards\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e42 cards arranged in seven six-card families\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCard identification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNumbered 1–6 within each fable family\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePaper\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLanguages\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrench and English card labels and fable text; French rules card\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupporting contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRules and reference cards, illustrated fable foldout, and box\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrinting\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrinted in France\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10058286\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Playing Card Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49225223536830,"sku":"10058286","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/8443\/1806\/files\/grimaud-800-happy-families-la-fontaine-box-card-back-raven-face.webp?v=1791169706","url":"https:\/\/classicdecks.com\/products\/grimaud-800-happy-families-la-fontaine-card-game","provider":"ClassicDecks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}