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ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1
2020
Rules assistance for ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 25–50 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1
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ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1 is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 25–50 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Joshua Bakken and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
ZU Tiles: Hime is a strategic tile placement game based loosely on the creatures of the Chinese Zodiac. Players choose a creature (or creatures) to build customized decks around in order to out think and out play their opponent(s). Players earn points by creating patterns of “compatible squares” using creatures or by battling and capturing opposing creatures. The first player to 12 points wins! Think Collectable Card Game meets Dominoes...but with amazing anime inspired art and super fun tile interactions. ZU Tiles: Hime is a quick and easy game for the whole family, focusing more on its unique compatibility mechanics than it does on combat. We're hoping you have more fun and more genuine enjoyment of playing vs. the sometimes cutthroat competition that other more competitive deck building games can become. Relax. Take your time. Smile more. Laugh a bit. Enjoy yourself. Starter Set 1 consists of the Pig, Rabbit, Ram, Tiger, Horse, and Dog tiles. Starter Set 2 consists of the Dragon, Snake, Rooster, Rat, Ox, and Monkey tiles. AWARDS AND HONORS 2020 Board Game Spotlight Top Game of 2020 Silver Spotlight Award Top 5 Game of 2020: Minimum Player Count
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- ZU Studios
Questions and answers
ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1 supports 2–4 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 ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1 is 25–50 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 ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1 for ages 10 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.
ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1 has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1 belongs to these categories: Humor, Animals, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1 are: Joshua Bakken. 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 ZU Tiles: Hime – Starter Set 1 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.