Nirvana

Korea Boardgames · Board game · 2021

5.8 Ludopedia 6.5 BGG 2–6 · best 3, 4 20 min Weight 1.5/5

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5.8 rating Ludopedia

6.5 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy light games with a mix of strategy and randomness, Nirvana is a blast. It's the kind of game you teach in 5 minutes and play with any group!

Highlights

Easy-to-learn mechanics
Fast and dynamic gameplay
High replayability with included expansion
Great for mixed groups

Keep in mind

May be too random for heavy strategy fans
Requires translation for non-English players

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Nirvana is a fun mix of dice rolling and card game where you need to get rid of all your 'cards' first to win. The game starts with everyone rolling dice and jotting down the values on their sheets, tweaking the numbers a bit if they want. Then, they sum up the columns to form their 'cards'. In the second phase, it's Daifugō-style play: the first player throws a combination, and others try to beat it or pass. The first to run out of cards reaches Nirvana (and victory!). The game has a bit of strategy in adjusting dice and choosing when to play or pass, but it's light enough for anyone to pick up quickly. Replayability comes with a card expansion that changes the rules each game, so no risk of getting repetitive.