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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.

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Abstract StrategyDeductionPuzzle

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

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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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.