Mezen is a style of folk Russian painting originated in a northern Russian town of the same name. In Mezen you will take on the role of a northern craftsman, creating intricate ornamental paintings to order. Combine symbols and flip tiles to accomplish goals and earn Victory Points. The player to earn the most Victory Points after the 10th round wins.

Each turn the players will be choosing a group of adjacent identical symbols to remove it from their “painting” and slide down the tiles above to fill the empty spots. After that, the removed tiles will be flipped to the other side and placed into the newly empty spots. By changing the placement of symbols this way, the players will be accomplishing goals and receiving victory points.