- BGG rank
- BGG #1,954
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Valley of the Kings: Afterlife
2015
Rules assistance for Valley of the Kings: Afterlife
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Valley of the Kings: Afterlife
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Valley of the Kings: Afterlife is a board game released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tom Cleaver and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
About the game
Description from the publisher: Take on the role of Egyptian nobles at the time of the pharaohs, preparing for their death and burial in the valley of the kings. Using an innovative deck-building mechanism with a crumbling pyramid, players fill their tombs with jewelry, chambers, weapons, tomb art and other treasures. The player who collects the most valuable artifacts in their tomb wins the game! Valley of the Kings: Afterlife is a standalone game that can also be combined with Valley of the Kings to allow for play with up to six players.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Devir
- Alderac Entertainment Group
- BoardBros
Questions and answers
Valley of the Kings: Afterlife 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 Valley of the Kings: Afterlife is 45 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 Valley of the Kings: Afterlife 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.
Valley of the Kings: Afterlife has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Valley of the Kings: Afterlife belongs to these categories: Card Game, Ancient, and Religious. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Valley of the Kings: Afterlife are: Tom Cleaver. 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 Valley of the Kings: Afterlife as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.