How many players is Sultaniya?

Sultaniya plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Sultaniya take to play?

A game of Sultaniya takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Sultaniya any good?

Sultaniya rates 6.5/10 from 773 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a arabian / city building game built around pattern building, set collection, tile placement.

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Sultaniya (2014)

2–4 players · 45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 45 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like arabian games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Sultaniya

The sultan has issued a decree: Whoever can build the most amazing palace in the city of Sultaniya will be made Grand Vizier. Become a character from 1001 Arabian Nights and build graceful minarets, dazzling gates and soaring cupolas to draw the eye of the sultan and carve your name in history. Players will carefully select the best building tiles to erect the most impressive structures, scoring points for following patterns and fulfilling secret objectives. Earn sapphires, a…

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Arabian City Building Puzzle

Mechanics: Pattern Building, Set Collection, Tile Placement · Designer: Charles Chevallier

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Sultaniya FAQ

How many players is Sultaniya?: Sultaniya plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Sultaniya take to play?: A game of Sultaniya takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Sultaniya any good?: Sultaniya rates 6.5/10 from 773 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a arabian / city building game built around pattern building, set collection, tile placement.