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Mandala

13 questions players ask about Mandala. Pick one for the answer. See also the full rulebook.

Updated 2026-11-05.

Setup
Turn Actions
Completing a Mandala
End of the Game
Scoring

Setup

Can the two starting cards in a Mountain be the same colour?

Turn Actions

Can I play my last card in hand into one of my own Fields?
What do I do if my only card in hand cannot be played anywhere?
Is the number of cards in an opponent's hand public information?
What is the difference between a River and a Field?

Completing a Mandala

When claiming from the Mountain, must I pick a colour I don't yet have in my River?
If I claim two different new colours, do both go in my River?
Who takes the next turn after a Mandala is destroyed?
Can a Mandala be completed if both Fields are empty?
If I have no cards in my Field when a Mandala is destroyed, what happens to what I claim?

End of the Game

What happens if the draw deck runs out a second time?
If I complete a Mandala on the turn the deck runs out, does that end the game?

Scoring

Do Cup cards score if I have no River card of their colour?