Auction Egyptian provinces, farm the Nile, and build pyramids that score across two kingdoms.
Vibe's take
auction tension, two-era scoring, Knizia elegance, economic, historical
Who it's for
Auction game lovers and Knizia fans who appreciate elegant economic design with Egyptian flavor.
Not for you ifβ¦
You dislike auctions as a core mechanic. Nearly every decision involves bidding.
Acquire Egyptian provinces through auctions, farm the land, and build pyramids that score twice: once in the Old Kingdom and again in the New Kingdom. The central auction for provinces creates fierce competition, and the offering to Amun-Re determines the harvest level for everyone. Between the two scoring periods, all money and provinces reset but pyramids remain, fundamentally changing the value of each province. Knizia at peak form: a clean, elegant euro with genuine tension in every auction and offering.
Players
Duration
90 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.0 / 5 β MediumBGG Rating
6.9/10
Rank #596
9.6k ratings
Published
2003
Designed by
Reiner Knizia
Published by
Surfin' Meeple China, Conclave Editora, Tasty Minstrel Games, 999 Games, Korea Boardgames, Hans im GlΓΌck, Ediciones MasQueOca, Super Meeple, Surfin' Meeple, DV Games, Rio Grande Games, GoKids η©ζ¨ε°ε, Zvezda
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Auction Egyptian provinces, farm the Nile, and build pyramids that score across two kingdoms.
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