Amun-Re*
Amun-Re sets players in the heart of ancient Egypt, where as leaders of royal families, they strive to build the grandest pyramids along the Nile. This game is a journey through the rich tapestry of Egyptian culture, blending strategic building with reverence to the gods.
Gameplay Overview
- Province Acquisition: Players must acquire provinces to trade and farm.
- Pyramid Building: Use profits to buy new provinces and stones for pyramid construction.
- Strategic Resource Management: Balancing power cards and resources is key.
Special Features
- Cultural Immersion: The game immerses players in ancient Egyptian culture.
- Offerings to Amun-Re: Making sacrifices to the god Amun-Re influences gameplay.
- Competitive Pyramid Construction: The goal is to build the most and grandest pyramids.
Conclusion
Amun-Re offers a unique blend of strategy, resource management, and cultural exploration. It's perfect for players who enjoy historical themes and the challenge of balancing multiple aspects of empire-building.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.
- 3 - 5 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
We like Amun-Re so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 6 in All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 2003" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 12 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2003" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 13 in The best games where players can only raise their bids under certain rules
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