Race rival archaeologists across the ancient world, where every excavation is a thrilling draw from the bag.
Vibe's take
archaeological adventure, push-your-luck excitement, time management tension, tactile discovery
Who it's for
Players who love thematic adventures with accessible rules and the thrill of pushing your luck on every dig.
Not for you if…
You dislike luck-heavy mechanisms or want a game where skill alone determines the winner.
Dig through the sands of time as competing archaeologists racing across Europe and the Middle East to uncover ancient treasures. Thebes uses a brilliant time-track system where every action costs weeks: study in London, travel to Egypt, or dig at a site. The excavation is deliciously tactile: draw tokens from a bag, hoping for artifacts rather than sand. The more you dig at one site, the less remains, making timing everything.
Players
Duration
60 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.2 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #753
10k ratings
Published
2007
Designed by
Peter Prinz
Published by
Piatnik Distribution, Corfix, Evrikus, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Arclight Games, Piatnik, Devir, Queen Games
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Race rival archaeologists across the ancient world, where every excavation is a thrilling draw from the bag.
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