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Sultan's Library
2016
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- 20–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Sultan's Library is a board game released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ryno Lourens and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Action Points.
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About the game
In Sultan's Library, you play as an Envoy sent out by the Sultan, exploring the world looking for Knowledge in the form of Books. Once you have found a Book, you need to make your way back to the Sultan’s Library and Deposit it. At the end of the game, the player who has the acquired the most Knowledge wins! Each turn consists of 3 phases: Draw, Explore and Score. 1. Draw: In the Draw phase you draw two cards from the Action Deck. Action cards will let you do things like Travel somewhere without paying, making other players lose Actions etc. The Action Deck also has Journey cards in it, which allows you to pay for the various things you will be doing in the game. 2. Explore: In the Explore phase, you will pay Explore points to look around the area you are in for Books. If there are no Books near you, you will automatically move on to the next Location. You have 2 Actions per turn. You can do things like Explore the Area, Play Action Cards, Pick-up and Deposit Books etc. 3. Score: In the Score phase, you place all the Books you Deposited this turn under your Character card. You have Scored as much Knowledge as is indicated on all your Deposited Books. Once someone Deposits 3 Books, the players finish out the round and whoever scored the most Knowledge wins!
Editions
- Sultan's LibraryenPhoton Games2016
Questions and answers
Sultan's Library supports 2–5 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 Sultan's Library is 20–60 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 Sultan's Library 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.
Sultan's Library has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Sultan's Library belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Action Points. 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 Sultan's Library are: Ryno Lourens. 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 Sultan's Library 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.