{"product_id":"through-the-desert","title":"Through the Desert","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-allPlayRed text-xl mb-6 mt-8 lg:mt-0\"\u003eWater is scarce. Points are even scarcer.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReiner Knizia's enduring classic; the iconic camels and elegant gameplay will captivate newcomers and longtime fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild long, sweeping caravans to score points at watering holes and oases. Claim territory before your opponents!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough The Desert shines in how\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ethe gameplay can be.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the beginning of the game, the map looks wide open. But, as turns progress, it becomes harder and harder to score points. There's a \"\u003cstrong\u003eknife-fight-in-a-phone-booth\u003c\/strong\u003e\" nature to the gameplay that reveals itself towards the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-3xl text-white text-center italic font-bold\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 text-lg text-white text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTom Vasel | The Dice Tower\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4 text-lg text-white text-center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Turn Is Important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Scoring Strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"bgt-link\" data-mce-block=\"true\"\u003eStrategy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bgt-rich-text lg:text-lg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Forget Your Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many ways to score in Through The Desert. Don't focus too hard on one strategy if it's easily blocked. If there's a lot of heat on one area of the board, maybe you can quietly surround some tiles or scoop up easy oasis spaces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake Your Time With Initial Placements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginning of Through The Desert has a lot of strategy! For some groups, the table talk starts before the first camel is even placed. Because the board is randomly seeded, the most optimal-looking areas change every game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTempo, tempo, tempo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1402\/8033\/files\/ad57c0123d323f7897e5ee61298b7dd2_original.jpg?v=1719391863\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINFO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge                       \u003cb\u003e 11+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Players          \u003cb\u003e 2 - 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime                     \u003cb\u003e 20 mins +\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"allplay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41586209882179,"sku":"GME-TD","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1402\/8033\/files\/82c858535315cf5048e8424a37fe3b50545bbd93-1008x1440.jpg?v=1719392285","url":"https:\/\/www.brajkishoreblind.com\/products\/through-the-desert","provider":"Brajkishore blind","version":"1.0","type":"link"}