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Scarab

Scarab

Silberberg Spiele · 2002
2–420 min10+ yrs2.5/5 complexity6.3 BGG#22.686 BGG63
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How do you play Scarab?

Egypt 2100 BC: In the temple of Thot, god of science and inventor of the game, the priests met annually to choose the highest priest of the temple. They did so by playing the game.

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Scarab box art
official art · Silberberg Spiele

Egypt 2100 BC: In the temple of Thot, god of science and inventor of the game, the priests met annually to choose the highest priest of the temple. They did so by playing the game. Therefore they gathered around a board studded with Scarabs. The goal of the game was to collect as many pieces as possible. Because the one who had the most valuable collection at the end of the game was chosen to be the highest priest of Thot for the following year.

Players move around a grid trying to collect the highest numbered tiles and force their opponents to take low or negative numbered tiles. Can be played in partnership with 4.

game anatomy
Complexity2.5 / 5
BGG rating6.3 / 10
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#22.686
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Scarab cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Scarab cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Scarab?
Scarab is a ancient game, for 2–4 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Scarab — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Scarab support?
Scarab is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Scarab take?
A game of Scarab takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Scarab for?
Scarab is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Scarab?
Scarab has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.5 out of 5.

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