King Solomon's Mines
Item needed:
open
Min players:
4
Max players:
50
Required age:
8
Average cost:
$5
Game duration(Mins):
60 - 90
Divide into small teams. Each team is in one of four categories. Teams complete small and simple stations to earn money. Money is used at a central bazaar to purchase items. During the game, teams can “challenge” teams in other categories to steal their money whenever they are away from the bazaar. Bombers also walk around and can latch onto a team by touching a team member. Teams get rid of bombers by touching a different team. Bombers “blow up” after a certain amount of time, and the team loses all their money. End the game with a story, where teams need items that were purchased at the bazaar. The team that lasts the longest in the story (i.e. had the right items) wins.
Objective
In “King Solomon’s Mines,” teams compete to earn and manage money, purchase essential items, and ultimately survive a final story challenge. The last team standing in the story wins.
Game Setup
- Players: 4-50
- Minimum Age: 8
- Duration: 60-90 minutes
- Items Needed:
- Fake money
- Various items for the bazaar (props or cards representing items)
- Station markers
- Bombers (players or volunteers)
- Timer for bombers
- Story script for the final challenge
Game Area
Designate a large playing area with clearly marked stations for earning money. Set up a central bazaar for purchasing items, and assign roles to some players as bombers.
Rules and Gameplay
Teams
- Formation: Divide players into small teams of 2-5 members.
- Categories: Each team belongs to one of four categories (e.g., Miners, Traders, Explorers, Warriors).
Earning Money
- Stations: Teams visit different stations to complete simple tasks and earn money.
- Challenges: Tasks at each station should be quick and easy to keep the game dynamic.
Purchasing Items
- Bazaar: Teams use their money to purchase items at the central bazaar.
- Item Variety: Include a variety of items that will be useful in the final story challenge.
Challenges and Bombers
- Challenges: Teams can challenge other teams from different categories to steal their money. Challenges can occur when teams are away from the bazaar.
- Bombers: Bombers walk around the game area and latch onto a team by touching a team member.
- Getting Rid of Bombers: Teams can pass bombers to another team by touching one of its members.
- Blowing Up: Bombers blow up after a certain amount of time, causing the team to lose all their money.
Final Story Challenge
- Story Setup: End the game with a scripted story challenge.
- Item Usage: Teams use the items they purchased at the bazaar to survive in the story.
- Winning: The team that lasts the longest in the story by having the right items wins.
Game Tips
- Strategy: Prioritize purchasing useful items at the bazaar to survive the final story challenge.
- Teamwork: Work together to complete tasks efficiently and manage challenges from other teams and bombers.
- Awareness: Stay alert to avoid bombers and manage risks when challenging other teams.
Enjoy playing “King Solomon’s Mines” and may the best team survive the adventure!