Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun
Draft dice from the obelisk's shadow to honor the gods
Vibe's take
Intricate, cerebral, thematic, demanding
Who it's for
Heavy euro enthusiasts who enjoy novel mechanisms. The obelisk shadow is genuinely inventive and creates interesting timing decisions.
Not for you if…
Not for casual gamers — the rule complexity is substantial. Skip if you want quick setup or dislike tracking multiple interdependent systems.
About this game
Heavy euro set in ancient Egypt where an obelisk's shadow determines which dice are available each round. Dice represent different gods' actions — build, produce, decree, advance — and the shadow mechanic creates a rotating puzzle of timing and resource management.
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–120 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
BGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #425
6.6k ratings
Published
2020
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