
- BGG rank
- BGG #314
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Kemet: Blood and Sand
- 2–5 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Kemet: Ta-Seti
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Kemet: Ta-Seti is an expansion for Kemet released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Guillaume Montiage and Jacques Bariot and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
A veil of shadows has taken over the lands of Kemet. As the souls of the fighters float above the black lands of ancient Egypt, a gloomy wind provides a new inspiration for the gods of Kemet. Will you be able to master it? Ta-Seti, the first expansion for Kemet, adds several new things to the base game: A new pyramid color with corresponding power tiles A new game phase (dawn) The path of the souls New Divine Intervention cards New combat cards Players can choose which parts of the expansion to add, as each module works on its own in addition to meshing with the other modules.
Kemet: Ta-Seti 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: Ta-Seti is 60–90 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: Ta-Seti for ages 14 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: Ta-Seti has a complexity rating of 3.2 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: Ta-Seti belongs to these categories: Wargame and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting. 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: Ta-Seti 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: Ta-Seti as an expansion for Kemet. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kemet to use it. Check that your edition of Kemet is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.