Mandala: the symbol of an ancient and sacred ritual. Colored sand is placed to create a symbolic map of the world, before the design is ritually destroyed and the sand is thrown into the river, a repeating cycle of life, death, and rebirth. With a slow and steady movement from your wrist, you carefully pour the last remaining sand at the edge of the Mandala. After you stand up, you look at your masterpiece, satisfied with its appearance. The black sand was a good choice, as this color symbolizes death and renewal, and that is exactly what is about to happen next. The ritual destruction of the Mandala represents the renunciation of the physical world as well as rebirth. Like the next Mandala that has already begun to form in your mind, ready to flow through your hands into a new and beautiful work of art. The Mandala by Trevor Benjamin & Brett J. Gilbert is not so spiritual. This tactical 2-player game allows players aged 10 and up to compete in creating Mandalas. In about 30 minutes, several Mandalas are created and destroyed, and players try to score as many victory points as possible in this process by collecting the different colors from which the Mandalas are made. Who will score the most points? Who will be the master of Mandalas?