Through the Desert box cover

    BGG rank #552 · 1998

    Through the Desert

    Through the Desert (1998) is #552 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–5 players, 45 min, ages 10+. Designed by Reiner Knizia.

    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.

    Summary courtesy of BoardGameGeek, where you can read the full description, reviews and forums.

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    Designers

    Artists

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

    Publishers

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

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