Kemet: Blood and Sand

Summon Egyptian gods and attack — passivity means defeat

👥 2–5 players⏱ approx. 180 min🪄 Takes some learning10+
★ 7.2 · BGG #313

Who it's for

Groups of 3-5 who want area control where combat is the main event. Best when everyone commits to aggression.

Not for you if…

Not for defensive players or groups that prefer economic engines over direct conflict.

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Vibe's take

Aggressive, mythological, strategic, confrontational

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About this game

Revised edition of the Egyptian-themed area control game where aggression is the only strategy. Buy power tiles from a shared tech tree, summon mythological creatures, and attack — there's no turtling in Kemet.

Combat-focusedEgyptian mythologyTech treeNo turtling

Occasions

Game night with friends

Moods

CutthroatEpic & narrative

By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 3–5

Duration

90–180 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

3.2 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

7.2/10

Rank #313

6.4k ratings

Published

2021

Designed by

Guillaume Montiage, Jacques Bariot

Published by

Korea Boardgames, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele, Galakta, Delta Vision Publishing and 11 more

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