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Zip-it

From the makers of Bananagrams, Zip-It is a two-player word game using dice. In a round, the players each take at random half of the 24 dice, then simultaneously assemble their dice into a crossword-style grid using any side of each die that they have. The first to do so says "zi...

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

7+

Weight

1.29

Rating

6.14

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Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.8

High replayability

Interaction 3.2

Low interaction

Scaling 4.6

Scales well

Strategy 3.9

Deep strategy

Control 2.7

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.

Replay value

Zip-It offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds some additional content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. The game also provides room for players to improve their strategy over time, with deep strategic possibilities. The player interaction score is average, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. It is relatively easy to learn, making it accessible to a wide range of players. Overall, Zip-It has a good replayability score of 7.55 out of 10.

Luck profile

Zip-It has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like the letter cubes and the order they are drawn can impact the game outcome. However, players have a significant ability to mitigate the randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game requires a balanced mix of luck and strategy to succeed.

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From the makers of Bananagrams, Zip-It is a two-player word game using dice. In a round, the players each take at random half of the 24 dice, then simultaneously assemble their dice into a crossword-style grid using any side of each die that they have. The first to do so says "zip!" and, if his words are valid, he scores a point on the self-scoring zippered pouch. The first player to reach ten points wins.

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Bananagrams, Inc.

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