Scarab Lords
Two scarab rulers fight for Egypt by gaining power in religion, military and economy.
- Designer
- Reiner Knizia
- Published by
- Fantasy Flight Games
Two godlike scarab rulers go to war over a fantasy Egypt, and you are one of them. Scarab Lords, from 2002, is a two-player card game in which each side brings a custom-built deck of 30 cards. To win you have to gain power on three fronts: religion, military and economy. Sorcerers, mythical beasts, monuments and armies all have their part, and every card played pushes one front forward or holds an opponent back. Think of it as a small, tidy duel in the desert, with lanes to fight over and a deck you tune before play. Unlike collectible card games, it is complete in one box, no booster packs needed. It is also a prequel to Minotaur Lords.
Who it's for
You want a two-player card duel with an area-control feel and an Egyptian fantasy backdrop, without chasing booster packs.
Not for you if…
You want more than two players, or a game with a heavy story. This is a compact duel.
Vibe's take
Tidy and tactical, with a strong sense of lanes. You are always choosing which front to push and which to defend.
Published 2002 · 24 years ago
older than 91% of games
In 2,830 collections
collected more than 39% of games
2 players · ages 12+
Best with 2
20–40 min
shorter than 58% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: medium
One warm-up round · 1.9 out of 5 · lighter than 58%
Opinions: usual spread
A normal range of ratings
Language: some text
Text on cards or in the rules
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