# Solomon's Temple

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2001
- **BGG Rating**: 4.2
- **BGG Rank**: #29957
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 1.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Doug Gray
- **Publishers**: Cactus Game Design, Talicor/Aristoplay
- **Categories**: Ancient, Civilization, Fighting, Religious, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Roll / Spin and Move, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you love tight two‑player battles with a biblical flavor, Solomon's Temple offers tension and quick choices.Smooth hand managementThematic building immersionDirect balanced conflictShort replay valueSimple mechanics can feel repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Solomon's Temple is a tense two‑player duel where each participant simultaneously plays the Israelites building Solomon's Temple and the Babylonians attacking the opponent. Every player commands a personal deck of 100 cards, drawing and playing them to erect structures, furnish the sanctuary, raise altars, summon prophets or priests, and at the same time launch Babylonian armies against the rival temple. As you advance construction, your opponent can play Sin cards to stall you, but you have Burnt Offerings and Scapegoats to cancel those setbacks. The fold‑out board depicts Jerusalem's Old City, with zones for each card type and for army tokens. Army movement is dictated by dice rolls or a spinning disc, adding a luck element that rewards clever hand management. The win condition is to be the first to complete all Structure and Furnishing cards and then play the "Filling of the Holy of Holies" card. Games run about 60‑90 minutes, feature very light rules (weight 1.2/5), and demand strategic set collection, sin control, and timing of attacks. Perfect for fans of territory‑building, biblical themes, or intense two‑player face‑offs, though players seeking longer or multiplayer experiences may find the format limiting.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Exactly two players; it's a dedicated two‑player duel.

### How long does a game take?
Typically 60–90 minutes, depending on player familiarity.

### What is the complexity level?
Low to moderate (weight 1.2/5), with straightforward rules.

### What components are included?
Fold‑out Jerusalem board, two 100‑card decks, army tokens, dice/spin disc, sin markers and offering tokens.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of tight two‑player strategy, biblical themes, or territory‑building duels.

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