Through the Desert
Abstract Strategy · Animals

Through the Desert

Each player attempts to score the most points by snaking caravan routes through the desert, trying to reach oases and blocking off sections of the desert. Many people feel that it is reminiscent of Go.

2–5 players45 minages 10medium difficulty
About the game

What is Through the Desert

Each player attempts to score the most points by snaking caravan routes through the desert, trying to reach oases and blocking off sections of the desert. Many people feel that it is reminiscent of Go.

Publisher's Description

From the award-winning game designer Reiner Knizia comes a game of strategy, patience, and cool plastic camels! The desert is still treacherous, mysterious, and without mercy. But for those willing to risk the dangers of the shifting, sun-baked sands, the desert holds riches beyond compare.

In Through the Desert, two to five players each control a tribe of nomads vying for control of the desert. By establishing caravans and taking over oases, the players gain points as their tribes increase in power.

Specs

Game details

Players
2–5
Age
+10
Duration
45 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
1998
Mechanics
Chaining · Connections · Enclosure
Categories
Abstract Strategy · Animals · Arabian
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Publisher
Devir · Allplay · KOSMOS · Delta Vision Publishing
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6.9Average rating
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byfed
byfed7.5/10
Se lo compré a Sacarino, de la bsk, por 21 Euros en Feb2010. Llegó en perfecto estado. Aun no lo he probado. Ya lo probé. Excelente compra. Juego similiar al Terra nova con mejoras. Se trata de emplazar camellos en un desierto creando caravanas de colores y puntuando. Se pueden puntuar de varias maneras. Es un abstracto disfrazado. Me ha gustado mucho. Recomendable y facil de sacar a mesa, porque es bastante vistoso.
diosuke
diosuke8/10
OK, con caja larga
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David_Trovador6.2/10
Juego muy sencillo y corto, pero entretenido. Otro de Knizia. Añades camellos creando rutas de caravanas, en el tablero exagonado, y recoges puntos por los pozos, los oasis que bordeas, y si encierras rodeando, una parte del tablero, recoges todos los puntos de dentro de la zona. Está graciosete pero como filler y poco más.
cesartustro
cesartustro5/10
Es entretenido. Quizás un poco frío para mi gusto. Los diferentes colores se distinguen un tanto mal.
iMisut
iMisut7.5/10
[url=http://misutmeeple.com/2016/06/resena-a-traves-del-desierto/]Reseña de A Través del Desierto en Misut Meeple[/url]
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davidarribas6/10
A través del desierto, alias: Ojo, que los camellos no son gominolas. Es un juego algo sobrevalorado, pero es que está muy bien diseñado y fluye tan rápido, y es que uno va a por los puntos como loco antes de que se los quiten. El juego es muy familiar y asequible, las decisiones son muy ligeras, pero se genera mucha tensión en este abstracto disfrazado lleno de camellos color pastel.
Blacksad
Blacksad6/10
[b]Primera partida[/b] (6/10) Control de areas. Interesante. [b]Quinta partida[/b] (6/10) Los Knizia siempre son buenos juegos. Simples de reglamento y profundos en las decisiones, con un tema irrelevante. Cumple.
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How many players is Through the Desert for?

Through the Desert plays with 2–5 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 45 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 10.

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