In Serengeti: A Race For Life, two players compete in the African savannah in a last ditch attempt to preserve the ecosystem and ensure there is a future for its wildlife. Remember that keeping a close eye on all species, big and small, is your primary mission. Beware of scorpions that may very well thwart your plans if left unchecked!

Serengeti is played over a variable number of turns during which players will track animals, providing them with unique ways to deal with the various threats in the game as well as helping them efficiently manage their resources.

At the end of the game, victory points will be awarded depending on the players' deck content as well as majority in the savannah. The competition track may also tilt the outcome in favor of the player who best managed to stay one (or more) step ahead of their opponent!