
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,196
- BGG rating
- 5.6
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- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1998

2008
Rules assistance for Karawane
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Karawane is a board game released in 2008 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Hajo Bücken and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Bring your camels to the oasis. The camels are moved by cards and the players have to think about which card to play for a good move. The plans of the others could be disturbed by playing a sandstorm so that all the cards have to be shuffled. The first six camels in the oasis score points and the player with the most points wins the game. 2010 Golden_Ace - nominated for French Game of the Year
Karawane supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Karawane is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Karawane for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Karawane has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Karawane belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Karawane are: Hajo Bücken. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Karawane as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.