The best board games set on the Arabian Peninsula 2022
Looking for a really good game set in the Arabian Peninsula? Then we have just the thing: our list of the best games 2022 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 2022:
Five Tribes
Nominated for 14 awards and won 5.
More details for Five Tribes- 2 - 4 Players
- 40 - 80 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Video reviews for Five Tribes
Marrakech
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Alhambra: Big Box
- 2 - 6 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Tales of the Arabian Nights
Through the Desert
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Through the Desert- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Straw
- 2 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp
- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Tales & Games: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp
Sobek: 2 Players
- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!20€ at.de
Akaba
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Orient Bazaar
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 7+ years old
- Immediately playable
Ali Baba
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!17€ at.de
Caravan
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Open Sesame
- 3 - 5 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
Sultan
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Sultan- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Tuareg
- 2 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
👍 Good price!8€ at.de
Alhambra: The Card Game
- 2 - 6 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Fliegende Teppiche
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More details for Fliegende Teppiche- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
🔥 Great price!6€ at.de
Amul
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Amul- 3 - 8 Players
- 30 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Amul
12 Thieves
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
👍 Good price!27€ at.de
Aladdin's Dragons
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for Aladdin's Dragons- 3 - 5 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Sindbad
- 2 - 5 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Tales of the Arabian Nights
- 1 - 6 Players
- 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Basari: Das Kartenspiel
Nominated for 1 award.
⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2014
More details for Basari: Das Kartenspiel- 3 - 5 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Basari: Das Kartenspiel
Sultaniya
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Sultans of Karaya
- 5 - 15 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Sultans of Karaya
Karawane
- 3 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
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
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Marco Polo Expedition
Flying Carpet
- 3 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road- 1 - 4 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Merchants of Araby
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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