Title: Mandala Stones
Publisher: Board and Dice
Designer: Filip Głowacz
Artist: Zbigniew Umgelter
Year: 2021
Genre: Light abstract strategy game
Players: Two to four players
Ages: 10+
Playtime: Around 30 to 45 minutes
Price: $40.00
I sit down to share a bit of a how to play, as well as my review of, Mandala Stones from Board & Dice. Is this lightweight, abstract strategy game perfect for gamers of all ages? Or is this too light and too abstract for people to sink their teeth into? You’ll find out!
01:37 Diving into Mandala Stones
13:08 Final thoughts and review score
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I had a good time with Mandala Stones although I will point out a couple of the gang found the game to be rather boring. Of course abstract strategy games are a unique niche. The component quality, outside the flimsy player boards, is well done and the game is very easy to jump into. I think Mandala Stones plays far better as a two player game than for the full compliment of four; at least you can try to use some sort of strategy with two players where that goes out the window with three or more. I recommend the game but also understand it is not going to be everyone's cup of tea.
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