
- 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 – Onyx
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Kemet: Blood and Sand – Onyx is an expansion for Kemet: Blood and Sand released in 2025 for 1–6 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
This Game Up addon comes with: 1 Onyx Tile (base game 1 Diamond tile (base game) 1 Emerald tile (to use)for expansion Book of the Dead) 1 Amethyst tile (Rise of the Gods expansion) 1 Amber tile (Rise of the Gods expansion) 1 Combat Card (linked to the Onyx Tile) Extra DI cards
Kemet: Blood and Sand – Onyx supports 1–6 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 – Onyx is 90–180 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 – Onyx 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.
Kemet: Blood and Sand – Onyx belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Miniatures. 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 – Onyx 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.