BGG rank #530 · 1998

Through the Desert

Through the Desert (1998) is #530 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–5 players, 45 min, ages 10+. Designed by Reiner Knizia.

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Year: 1998
Players: 2–5
Play time: 45 min
Age: 10+

About the game

Each player attempts to score the most points by snaking caravan routes through the desert, trying to reach oases and blocking off sections of the desert.

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Mechanics

Chaining Connections Enclosure End Game Bonuses Hexagon Grid Hidden Victory Points Network and Route Building Variable Set-up

Designers

Reiner Knizia

Artists

John Gravato, Atha Kanaani, Damien Mammoliti, Scott Nicely, Brian Schomburg, Claus Stephan

Publishers

KOSMOS, Allplay, Devir, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Hobby Japan, Lautapelit.fi, Silver Stars Publishing, Wargames Club Publishing, Z-Man Games

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