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Rules assistance for Kemet: The Gates of Thonis
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- 2–6 players
- 90–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Kemet: The Gates of Thonis
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Kemet: The Gates of Thonis is an expansion for Kemet: Blood and Sand released in 2026 for 2–6 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Guillaume Montiage and Jacques Bariot and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Kemet: The Gates of Thonis is a major expansion for Kemet: Blood and Sand that introduces new maps, tiles, and a central game mechanic to deepen the strategic experience. Key Features of the Expansion: Two New Maps: The Renewed Battlefield (6-Player & 3-Player): An updated version of the original Kemet: Blood and Sand map for 6 players, also featuring a foldable 3-God Battle Mode for intense 3-player games. The City of Thonis (2-6 Players): An all-new trading port map centered around an escalating game mechanic. The Crystal Pyramid: A unique feature on the City of Thonis map. A level is added to the crystal structure each round, culminating in a dramatic final round. Controlling the Crystal Pyramid provides the ultimate strategic advantage: the ability to purchase from any colored pyramid board, regardless of a player's current position. New Power Tiles & Miniatures: Heliodore (Yellow) & Hematite (Gray): Two brand-new tile sets, each containing 16 unique Power Tiles plus 3 Game Up tiles and their corresponding exquisite miniatures, adding unprecedented strategic depth. Reworked Classics: The Green tiles from the Book of the Dead expansion are being meticulously reworked and reimagined with entirely new illustrations and refreshed power.
Editions
- Kemet: The Gates of ThonisenKolossal Games2026
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Kolossal Games
Questions and answers
Kemet: The Gates of Thonis supports 2–6 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: The Gates of Thonis 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: The Gates of Thonis 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: The Gates of Thonis belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, 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: The Gates of Thonis 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: The Gates of Thonis 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.