Mezen

Game Designer: Nikita Sorokin
Artwork: Maria Stankevich

30 min

1–5

8+

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Game Overview

Mezen is a style of folk Russian painting originated in a northern Russian town of the same name.
In Mezen you will take on the role of a northern craftsman, creating intricate ornamental paintings to order. Combine symbols and flip tiles to accomplish goals and earn Victory Points. The player to earn the most Victory Points after the 10th round wins.

Each turn the players will be choosing a group of adjacent identical symbols to remove it from their “painting” and slide down the tiles above to fill the empty spots. After that, the removed tiles will be flipped to the other side and placed into the newly empty spots. By changing the placement of symbols this way, the players will be accomplishing goals and receiving victory points.

International Publishers

English edition: Arcane Wonders (to be released)

Key Selling Points

Easy to understand rules and captivating gameplay

Unique experience every game

Design inspired by the folk craft of the Russian North

125 double-sided Mezen painting tiles

36 goal cards

75 amulets

Game board

5 markers to count Victory Points

5 «50/100 points» tokens

Active Player miniature

Rulebook

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MEZEN – History of the Game’s Setting

Learn more about how the idea of the game’s style appeared and developed!

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MEZEN – Behind the Scenes of Design Production

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English review by Tabletopping – Reading time: 5 min.

Mezen is a delightful puzzle of a game, sure to appeal to families and those who appreciate well-themed, strategic, yet accessible gameplay. If you love puzzly games and enjoy quality time with loved ones, Mezen is a worthy addition to your collection.

English review by @buryboardgames – Reading time: 2 min.

Art-wise, it looks quite a stark contrast with the red/white/black atmosphere, like something out of a White Stripes album!
It’s surprisingly thinky, and satisfying when you get it right.

English review by @goodowlgames – Reading time 1 min.

It’s been a while since I opened a board game box and just went WOW!

English review by @tabletop_4world – Reading time: 4 min.

It feels like a nice puzzle to solve and it can get kind of addictive in the best possible way!
We absolutely loved the looks of it and we think that the story behind the art style is very interesting.

English review by @ourboardgamestory – Reading time: 2 min.