Zenith
- Designer Grégory Grard , Mathieu Roussel
- Publisher PlayPunk , Game Harbor , Gém Klub Kft. , REXhry , Yellowstar Games
- Illustration Xavier Gueniffey Durin
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In Zenith, players compete to control five planets in the solar system using influence discs. The game features three victory conditions, including gaining majority influence on a single planet or across multiple planets. It involves strategic hand management, area majority, and tech tree development on a modular board. The gameplay focuses on tense political struggles among humans, robots, and animods.
Who Is This Game For?
Zenith is designed for gamers aged 12 and up who enjoy medium-weight card games with tactical depth. The 35-minute playtime suits a quick game night, appealing to players comfortable with area control and hand management without the complexity of expert-level games.
How It Works
Players place colored influence discs on planets to gain majority control using mechanics like Area Majority, Hand Management, and Track Movement. The modular board and Tech Trees allow evolving strategies, while the Team-Based Game aspect can influence cooperative or competitive dynamics. The game ends immediately when a player meets one of three victory conditions related to influence placement.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Grégory Grard and Mathieu Roussel, Zenith received a Kennerspiel des Jahres recommendation in 2025. Its unique blend of sci-fi theme, modular board, and combined mechanics like Tech Trees and Area Majority distinguish it from other card games. It also has digital implementations on platforms like Board Game Arena.
Awards
2026
2025
Pro
- Short playtime around 35 minutes
- Strategic depth with Area Majority and Hand Management
- Futuristic solar system sci-fi setting
- Kennerspiel des Jahres recommended in 2025
Contra
- Limited to 2 to 4 players
- Not suitable for younger children (12+ age limit)
- Short game length may feel brief to some players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a distant future solar system, Zenith features five inhabited planets where humans, robots, and animods vie for control over Zenithium, a renewable energy source, and political dominance in the senate.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on mastering influence placement and monitoring victory conditions to plan your moves effectively.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Zenith is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 35 minutes, suitable for a quick gaming session.
What prior experience do I need?
The game targets intermediate players familiar with tactical card games.
How does this compare to similar games?
Zenith uniquely combines Area Majority, modular boards, and Tech Trees in a sci-fi card game setting.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age recommendation of 12+, Zenith is better suited for older children and adults.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Area Majority, Hand Management, and a modular board defines Zenith's gameplay.
Fazit
Zenith offers a concise yet strategic experience ideal for fans of sci-fi card games and area control. The Kennerspiel recommendation confirms its quality, especially for players seeking tactical gameplay with moderate complexity.
