Chipzi Tile Game - Carma Games

Flip. Match. Beat Your Opponent. — Chipzi Tile Game by Carma Games

Chipzi is a fast-paced, head-to-head chip-flipping game from Carma Games — the creators of Tenzi. Each player has a set of double-sided chips, each with a different colour or number on each face. Flip your chips, reveal what’s underneath, match the target — and get there before your opponent does. Multiple game modes change the matching rules and the pace, so the game plays differently every session. Simple enough to learn in under a minute, competitive enough to keep playing for an hour. Ages 5 and up, 2+ players.

How It Works

Each chip is double-sided — a different colour or number on each face. Players start with their chips face-down and flip them to reveal what’s underneath. The goal is to get your chips into a specific matching configuration before your opponent: matching colours, matching numbers, or a combination depending on the game mode in play. The flip is the action — fast, physical, and satisfying — and the race element means every second counts. First to complete their configuration wins the round.

Multiple Game Modes

Chipzi ships with multiple game modes that change the matching objective and the rules of play — matching all one colour, matching a specific number pattern, racing to a target sum, and more. Each mode uses the same chips and the same flip mechanic but produces a fundamentally different game. The mode variety is what gives Chipzi its replayability: the physical action stays consistent while the mental challenge changes round to round.

Why Chipzi Works as a Game

• ✅ From the creators of Tenzi — a proven fast-game formula — Carma Games built Tenzi into one of the best-selling dice games in the world using the same core design principle: a physical action (rolling/flipping), a clear race objective, and multiple modes layered on top; Chipzi applies that formula to chips, adding the colour-and-number double-sided mechanic that Tenzi’s dice don’t have
• ␅ Double-sided chips add a layer Tenzi doesn’t have — because each chip has two different faces, the flip is not just about speed — it’s also about information; when you flip a chip and see the face, you know what’s hidden on the other side; this creates a light strategic element (when to flip, which chips to prioritise) that dice games can’t replicate
• ✅ Genuinely fast rounds suit short attention spans and busy schedules — a Chipzi round takes 30–90 seconds; the game fits into a 10-minute window between other activities, plays well as a warm-up before a family games night, and resets instantly for a rematch; the speed is a feature, not a limitation
• ␅ Physical and tactile — no screens, no apps, no setup — open the box, learn the mode, flip; there’s no board to unfold, no cards to shuffle, no app to pair; the chips are the game and the game is the chips; setup is immediate and the tactile satisfaction of flipping physical chips is part of what makes it fun
• ✅ Wide age range plays well across the family — the base game is accessible from age 5; the more complex modes engage older children, teenagers, and adults; a family with a 6-year-old and a 14-year-old can play the same game at different mode difficulty levels and have genuinely competitive rounds

Good to Know Before You Buy

• Recommended age: 5+
• Players: 2+
• Round length: 30–90 seconds per round
• Brand: Carma Games (creators of Tenzi)
• Game mechanic: Flip double-sided chips to match colour/number configurations; multiple game modes
• Batteries: Not required

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Chipzi different from Tenzi?

Tenzi uses dice — you roll and re-roll until all your dice show the same number. Chipzi uses double-sided chips — you flip to reveal a colour or number on each face, which means each chip carries two pieces of information rather than one. This adds a light strategic layer that dice don’t have (you know what’s on the hidden side of any chip you’ve seen). Chipzi also has multiple game modes that vary the matching objective beyond “match all the same number”. The two games complement each other well and share the same fast-play DNA.

How many players can play?

Chipzi plays with 2 or more players. The core head-to-head format is 2 players; some game modes scale to larger groups. It works well as a 2-player competitive game and as a multi-player party game depending on the mode selected.

How long does it take to learn?

Under a minute for the base game. The flip mechanic and matching objective are immediately intuitive — most children pick it up after one demonstration round. The additional game modes introduce new objectives but use the same physical mechanic, so each new mode adds only a small learning step on top of what players already know.

Is it a good gift?

Yes — it’s a strong gift for ages 5 and up, particularly for families who already enjoy Tenzi or other fast-play games, and for anyone who wants a quick, physical game that doesn’t require a table full of components. Compact, replayable, and immediately fun from the first round. A good birthday or Christmas gift that actually gets played.