# Scarabya

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #4138
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15-20 min
- **Weight**: 1.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc
- **Artists**: Sylvain Aublin
- **Publishers**: Blue Orange (EU), Blue Orange Games, 2 Pionki, Arclight Games, Korea Boardgames, One Moment Games, Portal Games
- **Categories**: Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for puzzle lovers who want to test their spatial awareness with friends.Fast and dynamic gameplaySimple and intuitive rulesSatisfying mental challengeGreat for solo playLow direct player interactionGame length might feel too shortFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Pack your bags and grab your explorer's hat, because you've just been appointed head of an international archaeological team! Your goal in Scarabya is simple yet challenging: establish strategic camps around the globe to uncover the legendary golden scarabs. But this isn't just any excavation; the secret here lies in geometry.

The game functions as a competitive and simultaneous puzzle. All players receive the same tiles, which are revealed one by one. Each turn, you must decide where to place the current tile on your individual board. The trick to scoring is creating 'enclosed zones' (areas surrounded by tiles) that contain scarabs. The larger the enclosed area (up to a limit of 4 squares), the more points that scarab is worth. It's the kind of game that makes you think: 'If I place it here now, I'll close this area, but will I block my space for the next piece?'

With only 12 tiles to be placed or discarded, the match is fast and intense, lasting about 20 minutes. Since everyone plays with the same tiles simultaneously, the fun lies in seeing who can achieve the best spatial efficiency while the clock is ticking. It's a light game, but it requires sharp logical reasoning to maximize every inch of the board. If you enjoy fitting games and want something that doesn't take up your entire afternoon, Scarabya is the perfect choice to test your brain while hunting for Egyptian treasures.

## FAQ
### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple and intuitive; you can explain it in 5 minutes and start playing.

### Can I play it solo?
Yes! It has solo rules, making it great for those who want to exercise their brain without needing company.

### How long does a game last?
It's very quick, between 15 and 20 minutes. Ideal as a 'filler' between larger games.

### Is it suitable for children?
Definitely. Since it's a fitting puzzle, it's great for developing children's spatial perception.

### Do players interact with each other?
Interaction is indirect. You all use the same tiles, but each player focuses on their own board.

### What is the game's complexity?
It's a light game (weight 1.37), focusing more on fitting logic than complex strategies.

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