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Ali Baba Junior

Ali Baba Junior

Ravensburger AG · 2003
2–415 min5+ yrs1.0/5 complexity4.2 BGGKids
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How do you play Ali Baba Junior?

A simplified reimplementation of Ali Baba. Gameplay is similar, but the the push-your-luck aspect is missing, and there's only six dials (rather than 9), and twelve treasure cards (rather than 29).

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Ali Baba Junior box art
official art · Ravensburger AG

A simplified reimplementation of Ali Baba. Gameplay is similar, but the the push-your-luck aspect is missing, and there's only six dials (rather than 9), and twelve treasure cards (rather than 29).

Players turn the dials, trying to match the pattern for the round. When they succeed, they take one treasure card, which at the same time will show the pattern for the next round. Once all treasure cards have been taken, the game ends, and the player with the most points wins.

Unlock the treasure chest.

The missing treasure chest form Ali Baba has been found! You have to turn the locks into the right position. But only the one who turns the last lock in the right way, may open the chest.

On a turn a player may turn one lock 1 or 2 images to the left or to the right. When the desired image becomes visible, the lock stays open and the player may attempt to open another lock. If another image shows than the desired image, the next player is on turn.

You always have to try to get at least one lock right. You are allowed to stop at any time after that. Locks who show the desired image are not allowed to be turned anymore.

The aim of the game is to turn the locks so each lock shows the same picture. The person who manages to turn the last (6th) lock may open the treasure chest and get a treasure out. That treasure is the next image that has to be shown on all locks. The player left from the one who found the treasure starts the next treasure search.

When all treasures have been gotten out, all points on the treasure cards are counted. The player with the most points wins. In case of a tie, the player with the most treasures wins.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating4.2 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
15 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
5+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Ali Baba Junior?
Ali Baba Junior is a arabian game, for 2–4 players, taking ~15 minutes, featuring memory. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ali Baba Junior — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Ali Baba Junior support?
Ali Baba Junior is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ali Baba Junior take?
A game of Ali Baba Junior takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ali Baba Junior for?
Ali Baba Junior is recommended from age 5.
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