
- BGG rank
- BGG #315
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Kemet: Blood and Sand
- 2–5 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet
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C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet is an expansion for Cyclades released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc, Guillaume Montiage, and Jacques Bariot and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
C3K, which stands for "Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet", is a mini-expansion that contains seven cards for Cyclades and six power tiles for Kemet. These components allow you to use the creatures from Cyclades (and the Cyclades: Hades expansion) in Kemet and the creatures from Kemet in Cyclades. With this expansion added to Kemet, the Greek Legends join the fight, bringing new powers to your army. Now you can make the Kraken appear in the Nile River and benefit from its strength, use Medusa's deadly stare to destroy enemy shields, and more. With this expansion added to Cyclades, you can hire Egyptian Reinforcements, a new type of troop that comes with a special attack. Use the Mummy to raise fallen enemies into troops under your control, use the Elephant to improve your dice rolls, and more.
C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet 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 C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet is 90 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 C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet for ages 13 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.
C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting. 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 C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet are: Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc, Guillaume Montiage, and Jacques Bariot. 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 C3K: Creatures Crossover Cyclades/Kemet as an expansion for Cyclades. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cyclades to use it. Check that your edition of Cyclades is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.