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Tzaar
- Players
- 2
- Listed play time
- 30 min
- Age
- 8+
- Published
- 2007
- Category
- abstract strategy game
What this is
In TZAAR, players capture all of an opponent's type of pieces or make them unable to capture their own. Both players have 30 pieces, divided in three types: 6 Tzaars, 9 Tzarras and 15 Totts. If they choose to jump on top of their own pieces too often, they will probably leave their opponent with too many pieces on the board.
At a glance
- Players
- 2
- Listed play time
- 30 minutes
- Minimum age
- 8 and up
- First published
- 2007
- Category
- abstract strategy game
- Designer
- Kris Burm
- Photographs
- 10
How players rate Tzaar
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 2.
- 2p7.990 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability7.3/10
- Ease of teach4.9/10
- Gateway friendliness5.1/10
- Component quality6.6/10
- Table presence7.4/10
- Travel friendliness5.5/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.7SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive4.7FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckPure skill2.6Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationThin3.7Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy3.8LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.9SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.4No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.0Lap trayTwo tables
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Gallery
9 further photographs · select one to enlargeRules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheets- rulebookTZAAR: RulesEN · 4 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
Box & shelf
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