Thebes is a unique board game where you become an early 20th-century archaeologist eager to uncover the history of ancient cultures. Thebes features an original game system that hooks everyone.

Just like real archaeologists, players travel across Europe to gain the knowledge needed for expeditions to archaeological sites. With the help of assistants, you acquire all the necessary equipment and services. Once you have everything you need, you head to Egypt, Crete, or Mesopotamia to spend weeks digging for valuable artifacts that bring you fame and boost your reputation on the victory point track. You can also increase your reputation by organizing exhibitions or attending congresses. All these activities cost something, and the most valuable resource you have is time. Whoever manages their time best, balances excavations with exhibitions and congresses, gains the most prestige, and wins the game.

The game is in English.

Thebes contains a wealth of components:

• 155 excavation tokens
• 85 research cards
• 5 overview cards
• 5 cloth bags
• 20 excavation permit tokens
• 1 year marker
• 4 time wheels
• 4 archaeologist figures
• 4 time stones
• 1 game board
• rules and reference sheet

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