
- BGG rank
- BGG #209
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Kemet
- 2–5 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Kemet: Blood and Sand – Obelisks
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Kemet: Blood and Sand – Obelisks 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. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
10 Obelisk minis 8 Divine Intervention Cards This expansion does not add any new gameplay to the game. The obelisk minis are merely to emphasise the locations of the printed obelisks and the extra divine intervention cards are for shuffling into the main pile for more variety. Explanations of the "obelisk" DI cards are shown in the standard player aid. (Follow the QR code or https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/225402/kemet-blood-sand-player-aid-en ) NOTE: This expansion is included in Kemet: Blood and Sand – Kickstarter Edition.
Kemet: Blood and Sand – Obelisks 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 – Obelisks 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 – Obelisks 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 – Obelisks 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 – Obelisks belongs to these categories: Fighting, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 catalogue lists Kemet: Blood and Sand – Obelisks 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.