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- BGG #209
- BGG rating
- 7.6
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Rules assistance for Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 90–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead
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Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead is an expansion for Kemet: Blood and Sand released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Guillaume Montiage and Jacques Bariot and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
In Kemet: Blood and Sand, the gods of Ancient Egypt war with each other in epic battles using every tool at their disposal. Some are even willing to consult the Book of the Dead, seeking forbidden knowledge of the Beyond, and the ability to call upon darker, more powerful, and more dangerous powers… Thanks to the Book of the Dead expansion, you have access to some of the most powerful power tiles in the entire Kemet: Blood and Sand universe. However, access to this terrifying knowledge comes with a cost, as you will have to sacrifice your units to feed the Beyond. By doing so, you'll sink into putrefaction, lose more and more prestige over your opponents, and even part with your precious victory points. This is the price to pay for access to such fearsome abilities and the most frightening of possibilities. Perhaps you will learn to summon the monstrous Apophis, a being of pure evil that dwells in the Underworld. Perhaps you can bend the all-knowing Thoth, the repository of the dark knowledge, to your will. If you are prepared to pay the high price for consorting with such dark forces, they will be formidable allies in your conquest of the black lands of Kemet: Blood and Sand. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead 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 Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead is 90–120 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 Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead 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.
Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead belongs to these categories: Fighting, Miniatures, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead are: 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 Kemet: Blood and Sand – Book of the Dead as an expansion for Kemet: Blood and Sand. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kemet: Blood and Sand to use it. Check that your edition of Kemet: Blood and Sand is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.