- BGG rank
- BGG #24,896
- BGG rating
- 5.7
The Crocodile Hunter Game
2–4 players30 min1994
Complexity 1.0/5
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,265
- BGG rating
- 4.9
Ask Zandar
1992
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Ask Zandar is a board game released in 1992 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up.
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About the game
Ask Zandar is a whimsical electronic fortune-telling party game designed for 1 to 4 players aged 9 and up. Players take turns drawing question cards and predicting whether the mystical wizard Zandar will respond with a "yes" or "no" answer. To reveal his response, players wave their hand over his crystal ball, activating light and sound effects that deliver one of nearly 30 unique phrases. Correct predictions earn players colored gems, which they place on the game board. The first player to place five gems wins the game and is rewarded with a personalized fortune reading. This involves Zandar interpreting five fortune disks associated with the player's gems, offering insights into aspects like "a boy you like" or "a trip you want to take". With its engaging blend of chance, prediction, and theatrical flair, Ask Zandar offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the Magic 8-Ball, enhanced by interactive gameplay and a touch of mystical charm.
Editions
- Ask ZandarENMilton Bradley1992
- Zandar le DevinFRMB Jeux1994
- Vraag 't ZandarMB Spellen1994
- Ρωτα το μέντιουμMilton Bradley1992
- Chiedilo Al Mago!ITMB Giochi
Categories
Publishers
- Milton Bradley
- MB Giochi
- MB Spellen
- MB Jeux
Questions and answers
Ask Zandar supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ask Zandar is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ask Zandar for ages 9 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ask Zandar has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ask Zandar belongs to these categories: Humor, Children's Game, and Electronic. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Ask Zandar and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Ask Zandar as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.