This game has all the cool Egyptian stuff: temples, burial chambers, pyramids, obelisks, river boats, stone blocks. It’s a very easy game to learn and super fun to play.
On a player’s turn, he can take 1 of 4 possible actions:
- Draw blocks from the quarry
- Place a block on a river boat
- Sail a boat to a monument
- Play an action card
After a few rounds, this is what the monuments start to look like. They’re getting built with stones from all players. Who will get the most points?!?
Some monuments awarded points at the end of every round, some at the end of the game. Stone placement requires a thoughtful strategy, good resource management, and a little bit of luck!
As always, the art of negotiation is a huge part of playing!
Players have to be strategic but also have a back up plan. Everyone is going for the same few spots on the boats and the placement that awards the highest number of points so be prepared to be thwarted!
This game will give you lots to be curious about and will definitely encourage interest and enjoyment in your study of Ancient Egypt.
Thanks to Thames and Kosmos for sharing it with us!
