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product_id: 630759005
title: "Through The Desert - Classic Strategy Board Game - Approachable, Elegant, Tactical - One of The Great Strategy Board Games for Adults - Also Great 2 Player Game"
brand: "allplay"
price: "13199 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Allplay"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/630759005-through-the-desert-classic-strategy-board-game-approachable-elegant-tactical
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
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# 2-5 players, perfect for intimate or group play 175 camels for strategic caravan building Double-sided board for extended replayability Through The Desert - Classic Strategy Board Game - Approachable, Elegant, Tactical - One of The Great Strategy Board Games for Adults - Also Great 2 Player Game

**Brand:** allplay
**Price:** 13199 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐪 Strategize, Connect, Conquer – Own the Desert, Own the Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Through The Desert - Classic Strategy Board Game - Approachable, Elegant, Tactical - One of The Great Strategy Board Games for Adults - Also Great 2 Player Game by allplay
- **How much does it cost?** 13199 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/630759005-through-the-desert-classic-strategy-board-game-approachable-elegant-tactical)

## Best For

- allplay enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted allplay brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Designed by a Legend:** Created by Dr. Reiner Knizia, a titan in board game design, ensuring timeless gameplay.
- • **Endless Replay Value:** Double-sided board with night mode adds fresh challenges every game.
- • **Versatile Player Count:** Ideal for 2 to 5 players—perfect for date nights or game nights with friends.
- • **Master the Desert Caravan:** Connect camels in sweeping paths to dominate watering holes and score big.
- • **Quick to Learn, Deep to Master:** Approachable rules teachable in 5 minutes, yet packed with tactical depth.

## Overview

Allplay Through The Desert is a critically acclaimed strategy board game designed by Dr. Reiner Knizia. Featuring 175 camels and a double-sided board, it supports 2 to 5 players with quick-to-learn rules that deliver deep tactical gameplay. Perfect for adults seeking an elegant, approachable game that blends social competition with strategic planning, it’s a must-have for any modern board game collection.

## Description

Product description Why We Love It A Timeless Classic A beloved classic gets the Allplay treatment. Decades of “play-testing” in the international tabletop community are on our side. It’s a title that’s truly worthy of the “timeless” label. Also, the incredible camel minis are back and better than ever! Each Turn Is Important There’s no time to waste when water is on the line. You only get 2 camel placements each turn. Do you get to that oasis before you’re blocked? Do you claim that valuable watering hole before your opponent? Or, do you lock in big points by blocking off a part of the board and claiming that territory? Multiple Scoring Strategies With a randomly seeded board and different play styles at every table, Through The Desert rewards both creativity and adaptability. As the game progresses, new opportunities open up as some disappear like a mirage. There’s no time to dwell on a missed opportunity. Take advantage of a different scoring option or area of the map! You’re almost never out of it! Tempo, tempo, tempo When the board is empty, it looks like you can score everywhere. But, as it fills up, your opportunities dry up fast. Always think about tempo: that is, if there are moves that can't wait under threat of blocking, do those before moves elsewhere!

Review: Change of pace game that belongs in your collection - No resource gathering, no victory track, no dice... just a clean, no fuss race to cut off your competition and let them languish in the desert! Perfect. Seriously, i love to teach people this game because it roles out so easily...would you put these palm trees together? These are five points. This is your leader. Yeah, that's a camel, alright. Could you separate these camels don't worry you get to play with any color you choose. They are hooked. Then the game just happens. It unfolds logically, with a few rules along the way. On the reverse side of the board there is added night play with a river for extended playability. Plays 2 to 5. I think age 8 and above is appropriate, but not a kiddie game adults will enjoy it. This game is like a starter at a restaurant that is better than the main. Or maybe like the path less taken amoung more dense games. Sorbet to ice cream...I can go on, but I won't. Really, It's a cool change of pace game that belongs in your collection.
Review: Fantastic game. Not too long. Perfect for the boys on a school night. - Fantastic game. Not too long. Perfect for the boys on a school night.

## Features

- BUILD YOUR CARAVAN - Connect your camels in long, sweeping paths to score points at watering holes and oases. Claim territory and fight for points in one of the community's most-loved strategy games.
- DESIGNED BY DR. REINER KNIZIA - Created by one of the most prolific designers of board games in the industry, Through The Desert is considered by many as one of the best board games of all time.
- 2 TO 5 PLAYERS - One of the highest rated board games and 2 player board games. It can is also popular choice for as many 5 players, and has approachable rules that can be taught in five minutes.
- PRAISE FROM SHUT UP & SIT DOWN - "This is in my favorite Knizia games ever, up there with the similarly soothing Ra and the nightmarish masterpiece of Tigris & Euphrates."
- PRAISE FROM TOM VASEL AT THE DICE TOWER - "The thing that's awesome about Through The Desert is the ratio of rules to gameplay... this is, easily, what I consider to be a classic game!"

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D18TXB9N |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #177,959 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,454 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Allplay |
| Color | Red, Blue, Green, White, Black |
| Customer Package Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 23 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and sportsmanship skills |
| Grenre | Strategy |
| Included Components | 5 Leader Color Markers, 25 Leaders, 175 Camels, 5 Largest Caravan Tokens, 5 Oasis Markers, 45 Watering Hole Tokens, 45 Five Point Tokens, 1 Double Sided Board |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 10.8 x 6.8 x 0.1 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 10.8"L x 6.8"W |
| Item Type Name | Card Games |
| Item Weight | 500 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Allplay |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GME-TD |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Model Name | Through The Desert |
| Model Number | GME-TD |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 5 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | manual |
| Set Name | Allplay |
| Size | 6.8 x 10.8 x 0.1 inches |
| Subject Character | camels |
| Theme | Animals |
| UPC | 618149323616 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Change of pace game that belongs in your collection
*by J***P on December 7, 2025*

No resource gathering, no victory track, no dice... just a clean, no fuss race to cut off your competition and let them languish in the desert! Perfect. Seriously, i love to teach people this game because it roles out so easily...would you put these palm trees together? These are five points. This is your leader. Yeah, that's a camel, alright. Could you separate these camels don't worry you get to play with any color you choose. They are hooked. Then the game just happens. It unfolds logically, with a few rules along the way. On the reverse side of the board there is added night play with a river for extended playability. Plays 2 to 5. I think age 8 and above is appropriate, but not a kiddie game adults will enjoy it. This game is like a starter at a restaurant that is better than the main. Or maybe like the path less taken amoung more dense games. Sorbet to ice cream...I can go on, but I won't. Really, It's a cool change of pace game that belongs in your collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic game. Not too long. Perfect for the boys on a school night.
*by D***R on March 24, 2026*

Fantastic game. Not too long. Perfect for the boys on a school night.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good game for anyone
*by C***O on August 28, 2025*

Really good game. Easy enough for anyone to play it with strategy, good production and time length. Recommended for anyone.

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