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What this is
As the Obelisk's shadow moves, use dice to build Ipet-Isut and the temple of Amun-Ra. The dice introduce uncertainty, but the important decisions concern mitigation, timing, and when to stop pressing for more.
At a glance
- Players
- 1–4
- Minimum age
- 14 and up
- First published
- 2020
- Designers
- Daniele Tascini, Dávid Turczi
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun
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.
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 replayability7.7/10
- Ease of teach5.4/10
- Gateway friendliness5.4/10
- Component quality7.3/10
- Table presence6.1/10
- Travel friendliness5.8/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate4.9SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive4.7FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.4Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.8Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy3.6LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding4.1SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.6No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.0Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheets- rulebookTekhenu Official English RulebookEN · 32 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
Box & shelf
Box dimensions are not recorded for this edition yet. Once a publisher supplies them, or an owner measures them, this shows shelf volume, spine width and how many copies fit in a 33 cm cube.