- BGG rank
- BGG #14,581
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Zark City
2008
Rules assistance for Zark City
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- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Zark City
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Zark City is a board game released in 2008 for 2–5 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Andrew Looney and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
About the game
The ever-changing gameboard for Zark City is made up of playing cards and is created during the game by the players. Icehouse pyramids are used to indicate who's in control of which cards. The goal is to completely control a connected trio of three cards which are either Three-of-a-Kind or which form a Suited Trio (a three-card Straight Flush). Zark City is a redevelopment of Zarcana. The rules are available on Wunderland.com. Also included in Pyramid Arcade. Game System Icehouse Pieces Standard deck of Cards
Designers
Publishers
- (Web published)
- Looney Labs
Questions and answers
Zark City 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 Zark City 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.
Zark City has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Zark City belongs to these categories: Card Game, Territory Building, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, 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 Zark City are: Andrew Looney. 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 Zark City 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.