Imhotep

Step into the sandals of an ancient Egyptian builder in Imhotep, vying to construct awe-inspiring monuments like pyramids by strategically transporting wooden stones across the Nile! This clever game, designed by Phil Walker-Harding, brilliantly combines area majority, modular boards, and crucial timing decisions, as you load boats and dispatch them to different sites, constantly adapting to your rivals' attempts to thwart your grand designs.

Key facts

• Number of players: 2–4
• Playtime: 40 min
• Min age: 10+
• Complexity: 2,0/5

Mechanics

• Area Majority / Influence
• End Game Bonuses
• Modular Board
• Moving Multiple Units
• Set Collection

Categories

• Ancient
• Transportation

Families

• Ancient: Egypt
• Components: 3-Dimensional (3D)
• Constructions: Pyramids
• Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena
• Digital Implementations: BrettspielWelt
• Digital Implementations: Yucata
• Game: Imhotep
• Occupation: Architect
• Theme: Construction

Authors

Phil Walker-Harding

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FAQ

How many players can play Imhotep?

Imhotep supports 2–4 players.

How long does a game of Imhotep take?

A game of Imhotep usually takes about 40 minutes.

What age is Imhotep suitable for?

Imhotep is recommended for ages 10 and up.

How complex is Imhotep?

Imhotep has a complexity rating of 2,0 out of 5.

Is Imhotep good for beginners?

Imhotep is moderately complex: newcomers can enjoy it with a little guidance.