Through the Desert
Snake pastel camel caravans across the desert, claiming oases and enclosing territory in this Knizia classic.
Who it's for
Abstract strategy lovers who appreciate elegant rules hiding deep positional play.
Not for you if…
You want theme-heavy experiences. The desert dressing is thin over a pure abstract core.
Vibe's take
spatial, elegant, blocking tension, abstract depth, iconic components
About this game
Place pastel-colored camels to snake caravan routes across the desert, claiming oases and enclosing territory. Often compared to Go for its spatial elegance, this Knizia classic rewards blocking opponents as much as building your own routes. Five caravan colors give you parallel strategic threads to manage simultaneously. Points come from reaching water holes, forming the longest caravan, and enclosing desert sections. Simple rules, deep positioning, and those iconic candy-colored camels make this an abstract strategy gem wrapped in a desert theme.
Get it
from €21
Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.2 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #540
16k ratings
Published
1998
Designed by
Reiner Knizia
Published by
Galakta, Fantasy Flight Games, Hobby Japan, KOSMOS, Silver Stars Publishing, Wargames Club Publishing, Delta Vision Publishing, Z-Man Games, Allplay, PS-Games, Lautapelit.fi, Edge Entertainment
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