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Gizmos
Phil Walker-Harding · CMON · 2018
Build a marble-dispensing engine. Installed gizmos trigger cascading chain reactions. Pick, build, file — combos grow exponentially.
Players
2–4
Time
50 min
Ages
14+
Difficulty
Medium
Why you'll like it
- Chain-reaction combos are dopamine
- Marble dispenser is delightful
- Engine growth feels incredible
- 50-minute play time
- Accessible engine-building
How it plays
In Gizmos, players build machines out of cards. On your turn you take an energy marble from the dispenser, buy a gizmo card with marbles, file a gizmo for later, or research to look at more cards.
Each gizmo you build triggers when you take certain actions, so a well-built machine sets off chain reactions. The first to build a certain number of gizmos ends the game. The marble dispenser makes it especially fun to play.
May not be for you if…
- Marble dispenser finicky
- Luck of available gizmos
- Games end abruptly
- Limited interaction
Best for
Engine-building fanscombo loversgateway strategy
Awards
- 2019Mensa SelectMensa Select
Where to buy
- AmazonCheck price →
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Common questions
How long does Gizmos take?
About 50 minutes once everyone knows the rules.
How many people can play Gizmos?
It plays 2 to 4 players.
What age is Gizmos for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
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