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Sobek: 2 Players – Treasures of the Pharaoh
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,588
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Sobek: 2 Players
2021
Rules assistance for Sobek: 2 Players
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- 2 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Sobek: 2 Players
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Sobek: 2 Players is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bruno Cathala and Sébastien Pauchon and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Construction is underway on a temple dedicated to Sobek. A huge market has emerged nearby, supplied by the continuous flow of feluccas and pirogues along the Nile. Your Guild of Merchants is determined to take advantage of this unbelievable opportunity, and ready to use any means to grab sumptuous goods out of the way of your opponent. Beware, though, as it will be crucial not to have accumulated too much corruption when the time of reckonings arrives. How to play In Sobek: 2 Players, both opponents collect and sell Goods to earn the most Victory Points. On their turn, the player chooses among 3 options: take a tile on the Market, sell a set of Goods or play a Character. When the player takes a tile, they select one on the Ankh pawn’s line and add it to their hand. They then place the Ankh pawn in the line that is indicated by the tile they just took, which determines the choices available to their opponent. When they have enough in hand, a player can sell a set of at least 3 tiles of the same type. These tiles will earn them Victory Points at the end of the game, depending on both their quantity and the amount of Scarabs that they feature. A player can also use a Character to benefit from its powerful special ability. In Sobek: 2 Players, everything is about timing. Planning ahead and analysing which opportunities you offer to you opponent on their next move is key to playing the best moves and winning the game. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Galápagos Jogos
- MINDOK
- Geronimo Games
- Arrakis Games
- Pandasaurus Games
- hobbity.eu
- Catch Up Games
- Playagame Edizioni
Questions and answers
Sobek: 2 Players 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 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 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 has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Sobek: 2 Players belongs to these categories: Economic and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck. 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 Sobek: 2 Players 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 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.