Sobek
Grab goods, play characters or sell sets in an Egyptian market, but the best grabs pile corruption on you.
Bruno Cathala's brisk market game set beside the temple of Sobek in ancient Egypt. Each turn you grab a goods card, play a character with a special power, or sell a matching set for profit. Snatching the best cards heaps corruption on you, though, and too much of it bites into your final score.
Who it's for
Players wanting a quick, tactical set-collection game with a nagging risk-reward hook.
Not for you if…
You want a heavy strategic game or a theme that goes beyond a pleasant Egyptian coat of paint.
Vibe's take
A brisk, tactical market game where every greedy grab tempts you with corruption you may pay for later.
Published 2010 · 16 years ago
older than 78% of games
In 2,563 collections
collected more than 37% of games
2–4 players · ages 8+
Best with 3
about 40 min
shorter than 58% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: medium
One warm-up round · 1.8 out of 5 · lighter than 61%
Opinions: usual spread
A normal range of ratings
Language: no text
Playable without the language
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