
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,532
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Uruk: Wiege der Zivilisation
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2008

1994
Rules assistance for An den Ufern des Nils
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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An den Ufern des Nils is a board game released in 1994 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Hanno Kuhn and Wilfried Kuhn and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Action Points.
In An den Ufern des Nils, players attempt to grow their crops on the banks of the Nile. As the river ebbs and floods, players spend action points to buy & sow seed in the fields, grow and then harvest their crops. Water tiles serve to flood the fields and players score most points for producing the freshest produce. Originally produced for the 1992 Hippodice Spieleautorenwettbewerb (Hippodice game author competition).
An den Ufern des Nils supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for An den Ufern des Nils is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists An den Ufern des Nils for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
An den Ufern des Nils has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
An den Ufern des Nils belongs to these categories: Ancient and Farming. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of An den Ufern des Nils are: Hanno Kuhn and Wilfried Kuhn. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists An den Ufern des Nils as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.