Arkeis

Ankama, Board Game Box, Zacatrus · Board game · 2023
1–5 · best 4 Solo 60 min Weight 2.0/5
rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

For fans of immersive campaigns with horror undertones and rich storytelling. Arkeis feels like playing an adventure movie with friends!

Highlights
  • Rich, engaging narrative
  • Impactful legacy mechanics
  • Modular board adds variety
  • Detailed miniatures and strong theme
Keep in mind
  • Requires translation to play
  • Some mechanics may feel random
  • Not for those avoiding long games
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About the game
Arkeis is a cooperative adventure that throws you into an archaeological expedition in Ancient Egypt — complete with curses, deadly traps, and relentless monsters. You and your friends control unique adventurers, each with special abilities, exploring a modular board that changes every game. Each turn, you have limited actions to move, fight, or unravel the pyramids' secrets, but beware: risky choices may bring rewards... or permanent trauma! The game is a legacy campaign, meaning your decisions permanently affect the story's future. Collected items, earned upgrades, and even acquired curses will follow your group between sessions. Get ready for a rich narrative full of twists, where teamwork is essential to survive — and uncover the mysteries the pharaoh left behind.
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Ancient: Egypt Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Components: Official Music Soundtrack Constructions: Pyramids Country: Egypt Mechanism: Campaign Games Mechanism: Legacy Mythology: Egyptian Occupation: Adventurer / Explorer Organizations: Forgenext Theme: Archaeology / Paleontology Theme: Steampunk
Publisher Ankama, Board Game Box, Zacatrus
Designer Antoine Bauza, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc, Théo Rivière
Artist Alejandro Muñoz Avilés, Alphonso Prieto, Amandine Girard, Aurore Folny, Charles-V Kaing, Geoffrey Bire, Hugo Gómez Briones, Jiahui Eva Gao, Mary Pumpkins, Romain Libersa, Thierry Masson, Thomas Choux
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players is ideal?
3-4 players is the sweet spot, but it works well solo or with 5 if the group is patient.
How long does a session take?
About 60 minutes per scenario, but it varies based on the mission and group experience.
Do we need to play all sessions back-to-back?
No! The campaign can be paused between missions, as the game saves your progress.
Is it hard to learn?
Medium weight (2/5). Those familiar with coop games will pick it up fast, but beginners might need 1-2 games to adjust.
Do miniatures require assembly?
Yes, some come in sprues and need simple assembly (no glue). All are pre-molded in thematic colors.
Is it replayable after the campaign?
The main campaign is one-off (being legacy), but the game includes extra replayable modes.