
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,579
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Imhotep: The Duel
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Imhotep: A New Dynasty
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Imhotep: A New Dynasty is an expansion for Imhotep released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 50 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Phil Walker-Harding and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
Imhotep: A New Dynasty adds five new places, fourteen market cards, seven god cards, four chariots, and 56 tiles to the Imhotep base game. God cards let players predict the progress of different buildings, with them being rewarded at the end of the game if they're correct and otherwise being punished.
Imhotep: A New Dynasty 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 Imhotep: A New Dynasty is 50 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 Imhotep: A New Dynasty for ages 10 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.
Imhotep: A New Dynasty 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.
Imhotep: A New Dynasty belongs to these categories: Ancient, Transportation, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board. 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 Imhotep: A New Dynasty are: Phil Walker-Harding. 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 Imhotep: A New Dynasty as an expansion for Imhotep. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Imhotep to use it. Check that your edition of Imhotep is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.