Scarab Lords
2002Reiner Knizia
2 players
20 - 40 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
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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Scarab Lords has 2 videos from 2 creators: 2 reviews. They date from 2025 to September 2026.
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About Scarab Lords
From BoardGameGeek:
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.
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Artists
V. Shane Colclough, Thomas Denmark, Marko Djurdjević, Tobias Mannewitz, John Moriarty, Gregory Price, Brian Schomburg
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Mechanics
Area Majority / InfluenceHand Management