Zugzwang
2025
BGG Average Rating
6.0
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Players
2-2
Weight
N/A
Playtime
30 min
Age
8+
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📖 About This Game
Zugzwang is a crazy, captivating complement to Chess, where practitioners play callous cards to force folly upon their furious foes.
Perfect for chess enthusiasts looking for fresh excitement, this innovative game introduces a unique card mechanic that challenges your tactical skills. Each player wields a deck of cards that dictates the movements of their opponent's pieces, adding an unexpected twist to every match.
With Zugzwang, no more dull moments over the chessboard! Players are forced to think creatively as they navigate the repercussions of their opponent's moves.
Transform your chess experience and keep your game nights engaging with Zugzwang—a captivating blend of strategy and chance that will have friends and family hooked!
—description from the designer