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Scarab Lords

Players

2

Time

20-40

Age

12+

Weight

1.91

Rating

6.02

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Scarab Lords has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to others' strategies and turns. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Scarab Lords has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers fresh experiences and room for improvement with each playthrough.

Luck profile

Scarab Lords has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls and card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

The Age of the Locust is at hand. Foreboding shadows arise form the desert of endless storms. Dark magics stir in the silent streets, and words of ancient prophecy have come true; the Scarab Lords have come forth to wage war in the Heavens and on the Earth. Set in a gorgeous fantasy Egypt, this clever card game depicts the battle of dominance between two mythical Scarab Lords. To win, power must be gained in the areas of religion, military, and economics. Powerful sorcerers, mythical beasts, epic monuments, and grand armies all play key roles in the Scarab Lords card game. The non-collectible card game features two beautifully illustrated 30 card decks which players must customize to best fit their strategies. —description from the publisher Scarab Lords is a prequel to Minotaur Lords.

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Credits

Designers

1
Reiner Knizia

Artists

4
V. Shane Colclough Thomas Denmark Marko Djurdjevi? Tobias Mannewitz

Publishers

1
Fantasy Flight Games

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