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Egyptians
2001
Rules assistance for Egyptians
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Egyptians
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Egyptians is a board game released in 2001 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Gary Wyatt and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Experience the glory of Ancient Egypt in this classic new board game for all ages. Imagine you have been transported back to the age of the Pharaohs. Your goal is to become Supreme Pharaoh and defeat all your rivals along the way. To become Supreme Pharaoh you will need Soldiers to do battle with. Musicians and dancing girls for entertainment. Food to sustain you. Artisans and craftsmen for essential supplies. You will also need your priest and of course you will need Ra's Blessing! By using the different levels of play, all the family can play the game together! Included are over 200 questions about this glorious period of history. So get ready for an adventure. Choose your camel and roll the die. Battle bravely, barter wisely, respect your gods and beware of the tomb raiders! The object of the game is to become Supreme Pharaoh by collecting a full set of Pharaoh Cards and safely entombing them in your pyramid. There are Question/Action Cards and bartering and battling for cards.
Designers
Publishers
- Green Board Game Co.
- MindWare
Questions and answers
Egyptians supports 2–4 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 Egyptians is 45 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 Egyptians for ages 7 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.
Egyptians has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Egyptians belongs to these categories: Ancient, Negotiation, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Egyptians are: Gary Wyatt. 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 Egyptians 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.