The best board games set on the Arabian Peninsula 2021
Looking for a really good game set in the Arabian Peninsula? Then we have just the thing: our list of the best games 2021 that play on the Arabian Peninsula.
What are games set in the Arabian Peninsula?
Arabic games often have themes or storylines set in the Arabian Peninsula of the Middle East, but can also include settings around the Persian Gulf. Some of the most popular themes and images in Arabic games involve deserts, palaces, camels, jewels, and oases, among others.
So this list only covers games set there - not those invented there.
List of the best games set in the Arabian Peninsula 2021:
Five Tribes
Nominated for 14 awards and won 5.
More details for Five Tribes
2 - 4 Players
40 - 80 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: medium
Video reviews for Five Tribes
Marrakech
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Tales of the Arabian Nights
Nominated for 5 awards.
More details for Tales of the Arabian Nights- 1 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Tales of the Arabian Nights
Alhambra
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Through the Desert
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Through the Desert- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Straw
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp
- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!11€ at
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Byzanz
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Byzanz- 3 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Akaba
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Medina (Second Edition)
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Medina (Second Edition)- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Medina (Second Edition)
Tuareg
- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!9€ at.deOrient Bazaar
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Sultan
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Sultan- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Open Sesame
- 3 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Caravan
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Ali Baba
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Amul
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Amul- 3 - 8 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Amul
Fliegende Teppiche
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
12 Thieves
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: easy
👍 Good price!27€ at.deAladdin's Dragons
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Aladdin's Dragons- 3 - 5 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Alhambra: The Dice Game
- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Sindbad
- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Sultaniya
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: easy
🔥 Great price!18€ at.deBasari: Das Kartenspiel
Nominated for 1 award.
Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014
🔥 Deal: 11% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!More details for Basari: Das Kartenspiel- 3 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: easy
🔥 Great price!6€ at.deVideo reviews for Basari: Das Kartenspiel
Sultans of Karaya
- 5 - 15 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Sultans of Karaya
Karawane
- 3 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Marco Polo Expedition
Nominated for 2 awards.
Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2004
More details for Marco Polo Expedition- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Marco Polo Expedition
Flying Carpet
- 3 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road
- 1 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Complexity: medium
Labyrinth: The War on Terror, 2001 – ?
Nominated for 7 awards and won 2.
More details for Labyrinth: The War on Terror, 2001 – ?- 1 - 2 Players
- 180 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Complexity: hard
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