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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy strategy with a historical twist and premium components, Egizia: Shifting Sands is a golden pick!
Highlights
- Engaging Egyptian theme
- Amazing KS edition components
- Accessible and fluid strategy
Keep in mind
- Shifting river can frustrate
- Initial learning curve
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready for a new journey down the majestic Nile River in Egizia: Shifting Sands, a souped-up version of the classic strategy game! Here, you and your friends will embark on a river voyage, strategically placing your boats to collect the essential resources that will fuel the construction of breathtaking Egyptian monuments. But beware: the river is always changing, and with it, the opportunities!
This edition features a modern and streamlined look, making the experience smoother and more accessible for both long-time fans and newcomers. New monuments await your skilled hands, inédite cards add layers of strategy, and the river itself transforms with each game, ensuring no journey is the same.
The Kickstarter version, in particular, is a showstopper! It boasts superior quality components that will make your eyes sparkle: a cover with UV and hot stamping finishes, wooden score markers, a special irrigation ring, and precisely cut worker tokens. And for the nostalgic and collectors, the classic board from the original Egizia is on the reverse side, along with a bunch of extra cards and markers that promise hours upon hours of strategic gameplay. If you enjoy worker placement games with a touch of open drafting and an engaging historical theme, Egizia: Shifting Sands is a sure bet for your collection!
This edition features a modern and streamlined look, making the experience smoother and more accessible for both long-time fans and newcomers. New monuments await your skilled hands, inédite cards add layers of strategy, and the river itself transforms with each game, ensuring no journey is the same.
The Kickstarter version, in particular, is a showstopper! It boasts superior quality components that will make your eyes sparkle: a cover with UV and hot stamping finishes, wooden score markers, a special irrigation ring, and precisely cut worker tokens. And for the nostalgic and collectors, the classic board from the original Egizia is on the reverse side, along with a bunch of extra cards and markers that promise hours upon hours of strategic gameplay. If you enjoy worker placement games with a touch of open drafting and an engaging historical theme, Egizia: Shifting Sands is a sure bet for your collection!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Publisher
Stronghold Games
Designer
Acchittocca, Antonio Tinto, Flaminia Brasini, Stefano Luperto, Virginio Gigli
Artist
William Bricker
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the main difference between the Kickstarter and retail versions?
The Kickstarter edition of Egizia: Shifting Sands features higher quality components, such as UV coating on the cover, wooden score markers, and more elaborate worker meeples, plus extra promotional content.
Is this game an expansion or a standalone game?
Egizia: Shifting Sands is an updated and reimplemented version of the base game Egizia, not an expansion. It can be played independently.
Is it very complicated to learn the rules?
The game has been redesigned to be more modern and streamlined. The learning curve is considered moderate, especially if you are already familiar with worker placement games.
Is the game good for 2 players?
Yes, the game works well for 2 players, with rule adjustments to maintain balance and interactivity.
How long does a game session last?
A game of Egizia: Shifting Sands typically lasts around 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the game.
Who would you recommend this game to?
Recommended for those who enjoy strategy games with a historical theme (Ancient Egypt), worker placement and open drafting mechanics, and appreciate high-quality components.
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