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Zero Down (1998)

2–5 players · 20 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
20 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 8+ who like card games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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About Zero Down

Swap cards to collect the least penalizing set and catch your opponents unprepared.

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Card Game

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Set Collection, Trading · Designer: Reiner Knizia

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Zero Down FAQ

How many players is Zero Down?
Zero Down plays with 2–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Zero Down take to play?
A game of Zero Down takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Zero Down any good?
Zero Down rates 6.5/10 from 746 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around card drafting, set collection, trading.