Zendo

Get ready to put your brain to work with Zendo! This game is pure inductive logic, where one player takes on the role of the Master and creates a secret rule, like a code. Everyone else, acting as detectives, tries to unravel this mystery by building and dismantling pieces on the board. Each configuration you create is a clue! You place a piece, and the Master indicates whether it follows the secret rule (yes, the 'Zendo' rule) or not (the 'Zen' rule).

The trick is that the rule can be about anything: the color of the pyramids, their quantity, their position relative to each other, whether they are stacked or not... the possibilities are endless! The goal is to carefully observe the Master's reactions, piece together the puzzle, and be the first to figure out the rule. Whoever guesses correctly scores the point and, perhaps, the win!

Zendo is inspired by another classic, Eleusis, and uses the famous Looney Pyramids. It's a game that shines in pure deduction and pattern recognition, perfect for those who enjoy mental challenges and aren't afraid to think outside the box. It comes with a cool set of pieces, and some newer versions even include blocks and wedges to vary the rules. If you enjoy games that make you think and test your hypotheses, Zendo is a sure bet to liven up any game night with friends or family.