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Sobek (2010)

2–4 players · 40 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
40 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 40 min.

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About Sobek

Pitch: Ancient Egypt... The temple of Sobek is being built and the market place is thriving. Loads of goods arrive by ship for the construction site and it is a race to pick the best items in order to sell them with the most profit. Of course, with so much at stake, not all the moves are legal, corruption is everywhere and cordiality scarce. Because in the end there can be only one winner! --- Famous Bruno Cathala's (Cyclades, Dice Town, Shadows Over Camelot, Mr. Jack, MOW...…

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AncientCard Game

Mechanics: Auction: Dutch, Card Drafting, Hand Management, Memory, Set Collection · Designer: Bruno Cathala

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Sobek FAQ

How many players is Sobek?
Sobek plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Sobek take to play?
A game of Sobek takes 40 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Sobek any good?
Sobek rates 6.7/10 from 2,119 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / card game game built around auction: dutch, card drafting, hand management.