- BGG rank
- BGG #17,074
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Kazaam
2008
Rules assistance for Kazaam
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Kazaam
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Kazaam is a board game released in 2008 for 2–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Tomasz Z. Majkowski and Małgorzata Majkowska and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
About the game
Soon a powerful alchemist will decide, who of his apprentices will explore the deepest secrets of his mysterious art and who will have to return home. A test awaits his students, who are faced with a task of creating an artificial living creature. In Kazaam you take on a role of a novice alchemist trying to create his first very own homunculus. You have an opportunity to build a truly unique creature, made up of body parts of various elemental beings, for which you pay with magical alchemical ingredients. You best hurry, your competitors are already at work, and only the best alchemist’s apprentice can dream of a glorious career! Home Page: https://www.wolffang.pl/KAZAAM-1.html
Categories
Publishers
- Wolf Fang P.H.
Questions and answers
Kazaam supports 2–5 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 Kazaam is 45–60 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 Kazaam for ages 8 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.
Kazaam has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Kazaam belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Kazaam are: Tomasz Z. Majkowski and Małgorzata Majkowska. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Kazaam 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.