# Z3BRA ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 6.2 - **BGG Rank**: #15135 - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 20 min - **Weight**: 1.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Dirk Hanneforth, Uwe Mölter - **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel - **Publishers**: AMIGO, 999 Games, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd. - **Categories**: Card Game - **Mechanics**: Take That ## Verdict A frenetic and fun filler for fans of quick card games.Ultra fast gameplayDynamic card swappingEasy to learnDirect player interactionCan be frustrating for someMight be too short for someRECOMMENDED ## Description If you love quick, dynamic games that don't require a hundred-page manual, Z3BRA is your new 20-minute obsession! The concept is simple yet incredibly addictive: you need to build a 3x3 grid of cards, but here's the twist—they start face-down, so get ready for the element of surprise. Each player starts with fifteen cards—nine set up in a grid and six held in a personal stack for strategic use. The goal? Form sets of three identical cards (either by color or number) in any direction: horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Once you hit a set, those cards are discarded and replaced with face-down cards from your personal stack, keeping the momentum going. But don't think you can just stare at your own board; things get spicy when you use cards to reveal hidden information or, even better, when you decide to pull a 'take that' move and steal a card from an opponent's grid! The game ends when someone empties their stack or when all cards on the table are face-up. Then, it's time for the math: the player with the lowest score wins. It's the perfect filler for a game night or a quick session between heavier titles—no fuss, just pure, fast-paced fun and the tension of seeing your neighbor complete a set right in front of you! ## FAQ ### How long does a game last? Super quick! Usually around 20 minutes per session. ### How complex is the game? Very low. It's a beginner-friendly game, perfect for instant fun. ### How many players can play? 2 to 5 players having a blast. ### Is there a lot of player interaction? Definitely! With the 'Take That' mechanic, you'll be disrupting and stealing from your friends. ### What do I need to do to win? The secret is to have the lowest score possible when the game ends.