The basic game is played with 2 or 4. The game for advanced players can be played with 2, 3 or 4 players. The Malki game is best served with 4 colors. The objective of the game is to conquer the Center of the board with your King. Each player disposes of 9 pieces on the board (and 4 spare pieces), representing The King, the watchmen (guards), the warlords and the sorcerer. Malki is a game of magic that reveals more and more of its depth as you play it. Mind-marvelling.