If you're already an Ankh fan and crave more intrigue and interaction, the Pharaoh expansion is a treat! It brings a super interesting political layer to the divine struggle.
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Adds political intrigue
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Stunning new miniatures
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Increased player interaction
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Deepens Egyptian theme
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Complex strategic decisions
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Requires base game Ankh
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Increases game complexity
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May extend playtime
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In Ankh: Gods of Egypt – Pharaoh, the eternal struggle between the Egyptian gods gains a new layer of intrigue and power, now featuring the central figure of the Pharaoh! In ancient times, the Pharaoh was the link between the divine and the mortal, a king anointed by the gods themselves to maintain Ma'at – cosmic balance and order – over the land of Egypt. As the war between the deities intensifies, each god seeks the support of this powerful mortal, who was bestowed with wisdom and authority. However, the Pharaoh, in his heaven-granted sagacity, decides not to take sides, but rather to protect his people and maintain Ma'at, honoring all deities equally as Egypt transitions to monotheism. His mission is to balance the needs of the gods with the political and social demands of mortals, preventing the celestial war from escalating into a civil conflict on Earth. This expansion brings the divine struggle closer to the human world, focusing on the Pharaoh and his palace. The gods must now send their priests to the royal palace, manipulating different offices and influencing kingdom affairs to gain political advantage. The goal is to subtly guide the Pharaoh to recognize the supremacy of a single true god. Your battle may be divine, but if you fail to establish your dominance over the human sphere of affairs, oblivion will be your destiny. Prepare for a decisive clash where faith and politics intertwine!
Ancient: EgyptComponents: MiniaturesCrowdfunding: KickstarterGame: Ankh – Gods of EgyptMythology: Egyptian
businessPublisherCMON Global Limited, Guillotine Games, BoardM Factory, Edge Entertainment, Lavka Games, Portal Games
editDesignerEric M. Lang
paletteArtistAdrian Smith
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What does the Ankh: Gods of Egypt – Pharaoh expansion add to the base game? expand_more
It introduces the Palace board, the Pharaoh figure, priests for each god, and Political cards, adding a layer of influence and political manipulation to the divine struggle.
Is the Ankh: Gods of Egypt base game required to play this expansion? expand_more
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Ankh: Gods of Egypt base game to be played. It complements and expands the original experience.
How many players does the expansion support and what is the average game duration? expand_more
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game (2-5) and the playtime remains around 90 minutes, although the new strategic layer might slightly extend the games.
What level of complexity does the Pharaoh expansion add? expand_more
It adds a moderate complexity, with new rules for palace influence and political manipulation, making the game more strategic and with more player interaction.
Are the expansion components of good quality? expand_more
Yes, the expansion comes with 31 detailed miniatures (including the Pharaoh and priests), a Palace board, cards, and tokens, maintaining CMON's high standard of component quality.
Who is this expansion best suited for? expand_more
It's perfect for players who already love Ankh: Gods of Egypt and are looking for more strategic depth, interaction, and an even more immersive theme, with a focus on politics and influence.
Does the Pharaoh expansion significantly change the base game's winning dynamic? expand_more
It doesn't fundamentally change the victory condition, but it adds new avenues to gain influence and advantage, especially through the manipulation of the Pharaoh and the palace, which can be crucial for ultimate victory.
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