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Mini Black Box (1977)

1–2 players · 20 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
1–2
Play time
20 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 1–2 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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About Mini Black Box

Deduce the location of the hidden atoms by shooting rays into the box.

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Abstract StrategyDeductionPuzzle

Mechanics: Line Drawing, Pattern Recognition, Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: Eric Solomon

Players: 1P · 2P

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Mini Black Box FAQ

How many players is Mini Black Box?
Mini Black Box plays with 1–2 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Mini Black Box take to play?
A game of Mini Black Box takes 20 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Mini Black Box any good?
Mini Black Box rates 6.4/10 from 846 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / deduction game built around line drawing, pattern recognition, secret unit deployment.