Favor of the Pharaoh*
Favor of the Pharaoh immerses players in ancient Egypt, where even a humble peasant could catch the eye of the Pharaoh. This game for 2–4 participants is all about ascending through the social hierarchy by accumulating influence, symbolized by dice and special abilities. The ultimate goal? To gain the Pharaoh's favor and win the game.
Gameplay Overview
- Strategic Ascension: Players must cleverly navigate through the levels of Egyptian society, utilizing dice and powers to earn the influence necessary to progress.
- Dice-Rolling Engine: Build and refine your engine to improve your dice rolls, strategically using powers to manipulate outcomes in your favor.
- Varied Setup: With over a hundred tiles, numerous dice, and various other components, each game setup is unique, ensuring a fresh experience every time.
Special Features
- Customizable Gameplay: The multitude of tiles and level bars offers endless strategies and combinations, allowing for a highly customizable gameplay experience.
- Final Showdown: Gameplay culminates in a thrilling final roll-off for the Pharaoh's favor, where all players' engines are put to the test.
- Rich Components: The game boasts an impressive array of components, including custom dice and locking pyramids, enhancing the thematic immersion.
Conclusion
Favor of the Pharaoh offers a compelling blend of strategy, luck, and thematic richness, inviting players to engage in the ancient world of Egyptian society. The game's focus on building a powerful dice-rolling engine, combined with the unpredictability of dice outcomes, makes for a dynamic and engaging experience. Whether you're maneuvering for influence or preparing for the final showdown, Favor of the Pharaoh delivers a captivating journey through ancient Egypt, where strategy and favor can elevate you to unprecedented heights.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Favor of the Pharaoh so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 7 in The best games from Thomas Lehmann 🇺🇸👨
- Position 43 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2015 game fair in Essen, Germany