Im Reich der Wüstensöhne cover
2008BGG rank #9,260

Im Reich der Wüstensöhne

by Klaus Teuber · KOSMOS

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Players3–4
Time60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age8+

About the game

What is Im Reich der Wüstensöhne?

The game board consists of a central field and four extensions, 5 tiles long each. The extensions show desert or parts of oasis. Going out from the middle, players use caravans to explore the map with a large parts of sandy desert and green oasis. The purpose of the game is to form rich and fertile oases by placing tiles. Tiles are drawn and placed on squares on the board. As the tiles are placed, oases develop on the board and players pay to place explorer figures on these oases in an effort to become the most powerful explorer. "Im Reich der Wüstensöhne" is a game in the tradition of the 1996 release "Entdecker". It is easy to learn and uncomplicated to play. It is suitable for families Ages 8 and up. Still it has enough play depth for adults.

How it plays

Mechanics

Tile Placement

On the shelf

Categories

ArabianExploration

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