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Through the Desert (1998)
2–5 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG
- Players
- 2–5
- Play time
- 45 min
- Age
- 10+
- Complexity
- Medium-light
- BGG rating
- 7.1/10
Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.
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About Through the Desert
Pretty pastel camels belie the intensity of this tight area-control classic.
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Mechanics: Chaining, Connections, Enclosure, Hexagon Grid, Hidden Victory Points, Network and Route Building · Designer: Reiner Knizia
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Through the Desert FAQ
- How many players is Through the Desert?
- Through the Desert plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
- How long does Through the Desert take to play?
- A game of Through the Desert takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Through the Desert any good?
- Through the Desert rates 7.1/10 from 12,855 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / animals game built around chaining, connections, enclosure.