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Quicksand (2003)

2–5 players · 10–20 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
10–20 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.1/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like adventure games — light complexity, plays in 10–20 min.

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About Quicksand

In Quicksand, you and your opponents each secretly control one of six jungle explorers racing to discover (i.e., land on) the temple location. There are Explorer cards, Quicksand cards, and Wild cards. Your hand size is always six cards. By playing cards strategically, you and your opponents, move the six explorers towards the temple. Since no one knows which explorer each player is playing, you will also be advancing other Explorer markers on the path towards the Temple. Thi…

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Mechanics: Hand Management, Point to Point Movement

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Quicksand FAQ

How many players is Quicksand?
Quicksand plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Quicksand take to play?
A game of Quicksand takes 10–20 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Quicksand any good?
Quicksand rates 6.1/10 from 1,076 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / bluffing game built around hand management, point to point movement.