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What this is
As Pharaoh buy land, trade and build pyramids to their greatness in this Knizia gem. Players must always keep their eyes on the goal of the building of the eternal pyramids or risk falling behind in points. The pharaohs choose their sites, build their pyramids, and thank Amun Re and the other Gods for their bounty.
At a glance
- Players
- 3–5
- Listed play time
- 90 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12 and up
- First published
- 2003
- Designer
- Reiner Knizia
- Photographs
- 3
How players rate Amun-Re
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 4.
- 3p6.935 ratings
- 4p7.535 ratings
- 5p7.034 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability7.2/10
- Ease of teach5.0/10
- Gateway friendliness5.5/10
- Component quality6.4/10
- Table presence7.3/10
- Travel friendliness5.7/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate4.8SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle4.5FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced4.7Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.9Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy3.7LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding4.0SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal1.9No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.5Lap trayTwo tables
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Gallery
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Box & shelf
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