CMON Gizmos (2nd Edition) Strategy Board Game, 2–4 Players, Ages 14+

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Product guide

CMON Gizmos (2nd Edition) Strategy Board Game, 2–4 Players, Ages 14+

Board Ages: CMON Gizmos (2nd Edition) is a science-fair-themed strategy game for 2 to 4 players, with an approximately 45-minute playtime. Players collect energy spheres to build gizmos whose effects can chain together, so planning how components interact is central to play.

At a glance

Build a machine by collecting energy spheres and adding gizmos with effects that can trigger one another.
The listing describes a competitive engine-building game where victory points determine the winner.
Different gizmos are used across plays, offering new combinations and strategic choices.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$44.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Chaining gizmo effects give players a concrete reason to plan combinations rather than consider each build in isolation.
The listed components include player dashboards, energy spheres and an energy dispenser for handling the game's resource-building system.
Customer feedback describes the game as enjoyable and easy to learn, which may help introduce its engine-building concept to a group.

Cons

The recommended age is 14 years and up, so it may not suit younger players as a standard age-appropriate pick.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Identity
Brand listed	Asmodee
Model	CMNGIZ002
Edition	2nd Edition
Language	English
Genre	Strategy
Theme	Machines, Science Fiction

Players and play
Players	2 to 4
Recommended age	14 years and up
Estimated playing time	45 minutes
Game mechanics	chaining reactions, competitive, engine building
Operation mode	manual

Physical details
Dimensions listed	11.75 x 10.3 x 3.5 inches
Weight listed	1 kg
Material	Plastic
Battery requirement	No Battery

Included components
Components listed	112 Gizmos Cards 52 Energy Spheres 1 Plastic Energy Dispenser 4 Energy Rings 20 Victory Points Tokens 1 Rules Leaflet 4 Player Dashboards 1 List of Effects

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives the playtime as both 45 minutes and approximately 40–50 minutes. It also names CMON as the maker in the title while listing Asmodee as the brand and manufacturer. The recommended age is consistently 14 years and up, despite a separate malformed age field of 168. Check the selected edition and listing details if these distinctions matter.

What’s in the box

Included

112 Gizmos cards
52 energy spheres
1 plastic energy dispenser
4 energy rings
20 victory point tokens
1 rules leaflet
4 player dashboards
1 list of effects

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Groups of 2–4 who enjoy strategic engine building and chaining effects.
Players looking for a medium-length science-themed game with changing gizmo options between plays.
Adults and teens who meet the listed 14-and-up recommendation.

Less suited to

Groups needing a game for more than four players.
Buyers looking specifically for a short game or one recommended for children under 14.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 410 ratings

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Customer feedback is positive about gameplay and ease of learning, with a comment describing the engine-building experience as enjoyable and another saying a six-year-old understood the concept. That is an individual learning anecdote, not a change to the listing's 14-and-up recommendation. The strong overall rating distribution is encouraging, though ratings alone do not explain what players liked or disliked. For prospective groups, the reported approachability is relevant alongside the game's listed strategy and chaining mechanics.

Positive themes

Feedback describes the gameplay as enjoyable and highlights the engine-building experience.
Feedback also mentions ease of learning, including an anecdote about a six-year-old grasping the concept.

Frequently asked questions

How many players can play Gizmos?

The listing specifies 2 to 4 players.

How long does a game take?

The details list 45 minutes, while the feature text gives an approximate range of 40–50 minutes. The listing does not present a single consistent duration.

What is the main gameplay focus?

Players collect energy spheres and build gizmos. Their effects can chain together, supporting an engine-building strategy centered on planning combinations.

What components are listed?

The supplied contents list names 112 Gizmos cards, 52 energy spheres, a plastic energy dispenser, 4 energy rings, 20 victory point tokens, a rules leaflet, 4 player dashboards and a list of effects.