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Nizam
2012
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- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
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Nizam is a board game released in 2012 for 1–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Oleksandr Nevskiy and Oleg Sidorenko and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Modular Board.
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About the game
The Jewels of the Nizams are the largest and richest collection of jewels in India. The collection includes huge number of diamonds, emeralds, pearls and others. The word “nizam” is derived from the Arabic word, Nizām, meaning “order”, “arrangement”. The board game “Nizam” is an abstract game, where you play with gems. The aim of the game is to get more victory points than your opponent /opponents. You collect victory points by putting three or more similar gems in a row. But you perform this in a special way. The game also has the alternative variant of playing when the player completed the mission of all eight gems wins.
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Questions and answers
Nizam supports 1–5 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 Nizam 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 Nizam for ages 7 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.
Nizam 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.
Nizam belongs to these categories: Card Game, Puzzle, and Arabian. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Modular Board. 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 Nizam are: Oleksandr Nevskiy and Oleg Sidorenko. 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 Nizam 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.