Tenzi - Game - It's fun fast frenzy!

Roll Fast, Match All Ten, Yell TENZI — Carma Games Tenzi

Tenzi is one of the simplest, fastest, most chaotic dice games you can play — and that’s exactly why it works for everyone from age 6 to grandparents. Each player gets 10 dice, picks a number, and keeps rolling the ones that don’t match until all ten show the same number. First player to do it yells “TENZI!” and wins the round. No turns. No waiting. Pure simultaneous frenzy. Plus multiple other game modes to keep things fresh well beyond round one. Winner of the ASTRA Best Toy for Kids Award.

What’s Included

• ✅ Sets of 10 dice — one colour per player
• ✅ Multiple game modes — the core TENZI version plus additional ways to play
• ✅ Instructions

Awards

• 🏆 ASTRA Best Toy for Kids

How to Play

• Each player gets 10 dice in their colour
• Everyone rolls simultaneously — no turns
• Choose a number and keep re-rolling any dice that don’t match
• First to get all 10 showing the same number yells “TENZI!” and wins the round
• Additional game modes change up the rules for variety

Why Kids and Families Love It

• ✅ Everybody plays at once — no downtime — all players roll simultaneously the entire game; there’s no sitting around waiting for your turn, which makes it genuinely engaging for every player at the table from start to finish
• ␅ Rounds are over in under a minute — the fast-finish format means one more round is always on the table; TENZI sessions naturally run as a string of quick games rather than one long one
• ✅ Dead simple to learn — the core rules take about 30 seconds to explain; anyone who can recognise numbers can play; it’s one of the few games that genuinely works across a 6-to-grandparent age range without anyone playing at half-effort
• ✅ Multiple game modes keep it fresh — the included variations change the objective, add restrictions, or introduce new challenges so the gameplay evolves beyond the base version
• ␅ The chaos is the game — everyone rolling dice at the same time, at their own pace, watching each other’s progress while trying to focus on their own — it’s genuinely noisy, fast, and fun in a way that quieter games aren’t
• ✅ Award-winning and independently recognised — the ASTRA Best Toy for Kids is an industry award judged by specialty toy retailers, not a marketing badge

Good to Know Before You Buy

• Recommended age: 6+
• Brand: Carma Games
• Players: 2+ (works with any number)
• Batteries: Not required
• Game modes: Multiple — core TENZI version plus variations
• Awards: ASTRA Best Toy for Kids

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players can play?

TENZI works with any number of players — each player needs their own set of 10 dice. The box includes sets for multiple players; check the contents for the exact number of sets included. It scales well whether you’re playing with two people or a full table.

How long does a game take?

Individual rounds typically finish in under a minute — sometimes well under. TENZI is played in quick successive rounds rather than one long session, so a typical playing time is more like 10–20 minutes of back-to-back rounds with everyone wanting to go again.

How does TENZI compare to BUILDZI?

Both are Carma Games speed games built around simultaneous play. TENZI is a dice game — pure rolling speed and number matching, very portable, minimal setup. BUILDZI is a physical block-stacking speed game — more spatial and dexterity-focused. Both are great family games; TENZI is the better choice for travel or anywhere space is limited, while BUILDZI is better for the table at home.

Is it a good gift?

Yes — TENZI is one of the most reliably crowd-pleasing party and family games available at this price point. The rules take 30 seconds, rounds take under a minute, and it works for any age. A brilliant stocking stuffer, travel game, or addition to family game night — and genuinely one of those gifts that gets pulled out again and again.