Chakra
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.8 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Chakra is a meditative abstract game where players fill the seven chakras on their personal board with colored gems representing flowing energy. On each turn, a player takes gems, spends inspiration tokens for stronger placements, or meditates to learn a chakra's hidden point value. The first to align five chakras triggers the final round before scoring. With a calming theme laid over an action-retrieval core, it offers light strategic tension in a short playtime.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team appreciates the unusual action-retrieval mechanism, which gives Chakra more bite than its serene theme suggests. Low downtime keeps the game brisk, and the solo mode is a nice extra. It's a fairly niche abstract title, so we're less certain how it compares to the wider field of similar games.
What we like
- Unique action-retrieval mechanism rewards planning.
- Low downtime keeps turns moving quickly.
- Solo mode included alongside multiplayer.
- Calming meditation theme is distinctive.
- Quick to learn and teach.
Keep in mind
- Abstract theme may feel thin for story-driven players.
- Limited direct player interaction.
- Can feel repetitive across multiple plays.
Who it's for
Abstract strategy fans and families ages 8+ looking for a short, calm, cerebral game for 1-4 players.
