7.7
rating
Ludopedia
6.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy auctions and an economic game with an Egyptian theme, this might be your new addiction! It's quick and full of tense decisions.
Highlights
- Dynamic and engaging auctions
- Well-integrated Egyptian theme
- Fast-paced and strategic
- Clever resource management
Keep in mind
- Can feel a bit repetitive
- Luck in card draw
- Limited direct interaction
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Embark on a journey to Ancient Egypt with Amun-Re: The Card Game, a card-based version that captures the essence of its larger sibling! Here, the game's heart beats strongly in auctions, where you'll compete for provinces against other rising pharaohs. There are three rounds, each featuring three frenetic auctions. Start with a handful of money cards (0-8) and choose a combination totaling 14 to kick things off. Provinces appear, and it's time to place your bids by putting a money card next to the one you desire. If someone outbids you, you reclaim your money and try again on another province. Whoever has the most visible ankhs becomes the Pharaoh of the round, dictating the action order. After the auctions, the magic of the Nile unfolds: everyone offers gold, and the sum determines the river's flood level, which in turn dictates how much money you earn from your fields. The highest gold bidder receives pyramids to adorn their provinces. Then, it's time to spend gold to build more pyramids, manage your income, and score points for sets of pyramids, fields, and ankhs. In subsequent rounds, older provinces are hidden beneath new layers, symbolizing the passage of time and the evolution of your empire. The player with the most points at the end of the three rounds is crowned the great winner!
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Rules videos
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In English
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
REC
5
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Super Meeple, Devil Dice Games, GateOnGames, Maldito Games, Surfin' Meeple
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Artist
Gaël Lannurien, Igor Polouchine
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime for Amun-Re: The Card Game?
A game typically lasts around 45 minutes, making it a good fit for a game night.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 5 players, adapting well to different group sizes.
What is the complexity level of the game?
With a BGG weight of 2.37, it's considered a moderately complex game, easy to learn but with strategic depth.
Do I need prior knowledge of the original Amun-Re game?
No! Amun-Re: The Card Game is a standalone experience and can be played without ever having seen the original board game.
What do I do with leftover money cards at the end?
Unspent money cards or those not used in auctions can be added to your hand and used to form your income in subsequent rounds or for scoring.
How does scoring work?
You score at the end of each round for sets of pyramids, for having nine or more fields, and for being the player with the most visible ankhs. The final score accumulates these achievements.
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