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Rules assistance for Tekhenu: Time of Seth
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- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 4.3/5
Rules assistant for Tekhenu: Time of Seth
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Tekhenu: Time of Seth is an expansion for Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dávid Turczi and Daniele Tascini and its main mechanics are Income, Variable Set-up, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
With the power and splendor of Egypt increasing, its influence now reaches far beyond its borders. Seth, the god of conflict, demands that you subdue Canaan, and wage war on the mighty Hittite Empire. Your soldiers are to march on any land that dares defy you or pose a threat to your kingdom. It is the time to muster your armies, gather your priests, claim mighty artifacts and secure the favor of a powerful cult to pave your way into even greater victories. Tekhenu: Time of Seth adds new layers of interaction and new options to Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun. A new board opens up options of conquering neighboring lands to receive in-game benefits, as well as new scoring opportunities. New dice allow for mustering Soldiers and gathering priests. However, conquest comes with a price, as with more battles fought, balancing one's deeds becomes more complicated than before. Apart from soldiers needed to take control of lands beyond the borders of Egypt, players also gather priests that allow them to take control of artifacts. These new cards offer new and nuanced ways of planning turns, combining strategic plays and scoring victory points. The expansion also contains advanced rules specifically designed to enhance the 2–player experience. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- BoardM Factory
- Maldito Games
- Portal Games
- CMON Global Limited
- Giochix.it
- Board&Dice
- Giant Roc
Questions and answers
Tekhenu: Time of Seth supports 1–4 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 Tekhenu: Time of Seth is 60–120 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 Tekhenu: Time of Seth 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.
Tekhenu: Time of Seth has a complexity rating of 4.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Tekhenu: Time of Seth belongs to these categories: Dice, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Income, Variable Set-up, and Pattern Building. 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 Tekhenu: Time of Seth are: Dávid Turczi and Daniele Tascini. 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 Tekhenu: Time of Seth as an expansion for Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun to use it. Check that your edition of Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.