Die Kette von Saba

A game by Martin Ebel

3 - 7 Players 60 minutes Simple

Auction/Bidding, Tile Placement

Economic

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Description

Die Kette von Saba is a classic economic board game from 1984, designed by Martin Ebel, where 3 to 7 players take on the challenge of reassembling a legendary necklace for a wealthy sheik. The game is simple to learn, with easy-to-explain rules, and plays out over about 60 minutes. Players start with a handful of gems and $20,000, and must navigate auctions to acquire the right gems to complete the necklace. The twist is that the necklace must be symmetrical, with matching gems on either side, and certain rules must be followed when placing gems in the frame. As players bid on and place gems, they earn money for each gem they successfully add to the necklace, with the amount decreasing as the game progresses. But beware - some gems are forgeries, and duplicate pieces are worthless. The game requires strategic thinking and planning, as players must balance their bids with the need to complete the necklace according to the rules. With its unique blend of auction and tile placement mechanics, Die Kette von Saba is a fun and challenging game that's sure to appeal to fans of economic games. The player with the most money at the end of the game is declared the winner, making it a thrilling competition to see who can reassemble the necklace and claim the prize.