Imhotep

Players

2 - 4
(recommended: 4)

Recommended Age

10

Playing Time

40 min.

Imhotep

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In Imhotep, the players become builders in Egypt who want to emulate the first and best-known architect there, namely Imhotep. Over six rounds, they move wooden stones by boat to create five seminal monuments, and on a turn, a player chooses one of four actions: Procure new stones, load stones on a boat, bring a boat to a monument, or play an action card. While this sounds easy, naturally the other players constantly thwart your building plans by carrying out plans of their own. Only those with the best timing — and the stones to back up their plans — will prove to be Egypt's best builder.

Theme: Ancient Egypt Building Transportation

Mechanics: Worker placement End Game Bonuses Area Majority Modular Board Set Collection End Game Bonuses

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Game Details

Title:
Imhotep
Designer:
Phil Walker-Harding
Publisher:
Thames & Kosmos
Year:
2016

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Awards

  • 2017 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Family Game Nominee
  • 2017 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Australian Game Winner
  • 2017 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Australian Game Nominee
  • 2016/Fall Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner
  • 2016 Spiel des Jahres Nominee
  • 2016 Meeples' Choice Nominee
  • 2016 Jocul Anului în România Beginners Finalist
  • 2016 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee
  • 2016 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Nominee