
- BGG rank
- BGG #655
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Jamaica
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh
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Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh is an expansion for Sobek: 2 Players released in 2022 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bruno Cathala and Sébastien Pauchon.
Les Trésors du Pharaon ("The Pharaoh's Treasures") features the new, highly sought-after Pharaoh tiles to add on the Market board. These extraordinary items stand out for their value, of course, but also for their versatility, as they can be used in sets of either of the 2 depicted goods. However, they also come with Corruption, so think twice before you leap on them… This expansion also includes 2 new Characters tiles and 2 new Pirogue tokens. —description from the publisher
Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh is 20 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 Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh for ages 10 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.
Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh are: Bruno Cathala and Sébastien Pauchon. 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 Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh as an expansion for Sobek: 2 Players. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Sobek: 2 Players to use it. Check that your edition of Sobek: 2 Players is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.