How many players is Zendo?

Zendo plays with 3–5 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Zendo take to play?

A game of Zendo takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Zendo rates 7.3/10 from 2,754 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / deduction game built around induction, pattern recognition, simultaneous action selection.

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Zendo (2001)

3–5 players · 60 min · age 8+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 60 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.3/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Zendo

Students look to the Master to deduce the true Buddha-nature of their works.

Abstract Strategy Deduction Puzzle

Mechanics: Induction, Pattern Recognition, Simultaneous Action Selection · Designer: Kory Heath, Andrew Looney

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Zendo FAQ

How many players is Zendo?: Zendo plays with 3–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Zendo take to play?: A game of Zendo takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Zendo any good?: Zendo rates 7.3/10 from 2,754 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / deduction game built around induction, pattern recognition, simultaneous action selection.