Imhotep

2016
Phil Walker-Harding
BGG Geek Rating
6.9
based on 16,582 ratings
BGG Average Rating
7.1
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BGG Ranking
#605
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Players
2-4
Weight
2.01/5.00
Playtime
40 min
Age
10+
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⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

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

📂 Categories

Transportation Ancient

🎨 Artists

Michaela Kienle Miguel Coimbra

🏢 Publishers

Arclight Games Devir Galakta Giochi Uniti IELLO Korea Boardgames KOSMOS Lautapelit.fi Piatnik Spilbræt.dk Thames & Kosmos Thames & Kosmos Vennerød Forlag AS White Goblin Games

📖 About This Game

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.