- BGG rank
- BGG #6,011
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Tutankhamen
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1993
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Rules assistance for Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
Rules assistant for Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift
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Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift is an expansion for Tutankhamun released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Modular Board, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Mini-expansion promo for Tutankhamun. This pack features 5 new tiles that can be added to the base game. These tiles include 1 new artifact tile and 2 new gods, each with 2 tiles. Included in the pack are 6 reference cards that explain the abilities. Falcon Pectoral artifact tile - This is a single artifact tile that immediately scores two points. Deposit it in the tomb as usual when scored. Set God Idol tiles (2) - Move up to 2 Artifact tiles from the Underworld to the end of the Nile next to the Tomb, extending the river. Sekhmet God Idol tiles (2) - Swap an Artifact tile in your collection for any other Artifact tile in the Nile that has an equal or lesser point value printed on it. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- 25th Century Games
Questions and answers
Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift 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 Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift is 30 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 Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift for ages 8 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.
Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Modular Board, 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 Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Tutankhamun: A Pharaoh's Gift as an expansion for Tutankhamun. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tutankhamun to use it. Check that your edition of Tutankhamun is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.