BGG rank #633 · 2016

Imhotep

Imhotep (2016) is #633 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–4 players, 40 min, ages 10+. Designed by Phil Walker-Harding.

Year: 2016
Players: 2–4
Play time: 40 min
Age: 10+

About the 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.

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Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence End Game Bonuses Line of Sight Modular Board Set Collection

Designers

Phil Walker-Harding

Artists

Miguel Coimbra, Michaela Kienle

Publishers

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

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