GameWorks SàRL
Sobek
Game Description
Immerse yourself in the fascinating atmosphere of Ancient Egypt with Sobek, the engaging board game that will transport you to a vibrant and unscrupulous market. As the majestic temple of Sobek takes shape, the riverside market is bustling, flooded with precious goods. The stakes are high: the race to acquire the most lucrative goods and sell them for maximum profit has begun. But beware, cordiality is a luxury few can afford in this competitive environment, where corruption is commonplace and only one winner can emerge.
- Players: 2-4
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Year: 2010
- Publisher: GameWorks SàRL
Sobek is a creation by the renowned Bruno Cathala (author of hits like Cyclades and Mr. Jack), a fast-paced card game, perfect for families yet rich in strategic depth. Each turn, players face a crucial choice: take a goods card from the board, play a character card with a special power to alter the course of the game, or reveal a set of identical goods to gain immediate profits. Every decision is a step towards victory or towards the abyss of corruption.
The true challenge of Sobek lies in the balance between ambition and integrity. While taking the most advantageous cards may seem tempting, it often leads to accumulating corruption seals. At the end of each round, after five sets of nine cards have been dealt and chosen, victory points are calculated. But a bitter surprise awaits the player with the most corruption seals: their earnings will be almost halved! With tactical choices, a dash of luck, and cunning, you must navigate between business and morality to prove yourself the most skilled and honest (or least corrupt) merchant of Ancient Egypt. The game concludes after three intense rounds or when a player reaches one hundred points, declaring the absolute winner of Sobek.
GameWorks SàRL
Rules - Sobek
Sobek is a fast-paced and tactical card game for 2-4 players, set in Ancient Egypt, where you compete to acquire the most lucrative goods for the construction of Sobek's temple. The goal is to collect and sell sets of goods to accumulate the most profit, but beware of corruption, which is always present in the market and can hinder your earnings.
The game takes place over multiple rounds, each featuring a market of goods cards. In turn, players must choose one of the following actions:
- Take a goods card from the market, often acquiring corruption tokens as well.
- Play a character card to activate a special power.
- Play a set of identical goods cards for sale.
Corruption tokens accumulate and are counted at the end of each round. The player with the most corruption tokens suffers a significant penalty in that round's score, seeing their earnings almost halved. The strategy lies in balancing the acquisition of valuable goods with the risk of accumulating too much corruption.
The game ends after three complete rounds, or immediately if a player reaches 100 victory points. At the end of the game, the player with the highest score is declared the winner.
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