
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,087
- BGG rating
- 6.5
The Omega Virus
- 1–4 players
- 10–35 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1992

Rules assistance for Khet 2.0: Eye of Horus Beam Splitter
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Khet 2.0: Eye of Horus Beam Splitter is an expansion for Laser Chess released in 2011 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement.
Eye of Horus Beam Splitter You've had fun with The Laser Game Khet 2.0 using one laser beam, now can you up the ante and handle three? Each Eye of Horus game piece splits one laser beam into two! Half of the beam hitting the Eye of Horus reflects, and the other half passes through, for twice the strategy and excitement. With both game pieces in play, the beam can be split twice, blasting three lasers around the field. Includes: - 2x Eye of Horus Beam Splitter pieces (one silver & one red) - Full color booklet including 5 new starting setups
Khet 2.0: Eye of Horus Beam Splitter supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Khet 2.0: Eye of Horus Beam Splitter is 20 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 Khet 2.0: Eye of Horus Beam Splitter for ages 9 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.
Khet 2.0: Eye of Horus Beam Splitter 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.
Khet 2.0: Eye of Horus Beam Splitter belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Electronic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement. 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 Khet 2.0: Eye of Horus Beam Splitter as an expansion for Laser Chess. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Laser Chess to use it. Check that your edition of Laser Chess is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.