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Our Verdict
If you're already a fan of *Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North*, this expansion is a treat to inject new strategies and challenges into your game!
Highlights
- New factions with unique mechanics
- Increases replayability
- Seamless integration with base
- More strategic variety
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Learning curve for new factions
FOR GENRE FANS
Get ready for more conquests and strategies with *Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Egyptian Kings*! This is the fourth expansion in the line, introducing two brand new Egyptian factions to your empire. If you already enjoy the building and management aspect, you'll love the new features arriving straight from the Nile. The first faction, led by Hatshepsut, focuses on the prosperity of the Nile Delta. Its core mechanic revolves around assigning workers to Field cards, making them more fertile and productive. It's like having your own Egyptian farm, but with a strategic twist of resource allocation to maximize your harvest. The second faction, Amenhotep's, explores the concept of the passage of time and the ephemerality of constructions. Its Locations are more volatile and can be discarded at the end of each round unless you invest precious resources to keep them in your empire. This adds an interesting layer of hand management and long-term planning, forcing you to decide what's worth preserving and what can be sacrificed. Both factions offer very distinct playstyles, expanding the strategic possibilities and replayability of your *Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North*. It's the perfect chance to dive into new cultures and dominate Ancient Egypt with fresh tactics!
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Publisher
Portal Games, IELLO, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele
Designer
Joanna Kijanka
Artist
Roman Kucharski
How many players does this expansion support?
This expansion supports 1 to 4 players, just like the base game, adding more faction options for your sessions.
What is the average game duration with this expansion?
The game time remains the same as the base game, ranging from 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.
Is the base game required to play *Egyptian Kings*?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the *Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North* base game to be played. It adds content; it is not a standalone game.
What level of complexity does this expansion add?
The expansion maintains the overall complexity of the base game (BGG weight of 3.1667), but the new factions introduce specific mechanics that will require a bit of initial learning to master.
What are the main components included in this expansion?
The expansion includes two complete new faction decks, with their unique cards and likely specific tokens or markers for the new mechanics.
Who is this expansion most recommended for?
It is highly recommended for players who already love *Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North* and are looking for more variety, challenges, and new strategies to explore.
Are the new factions very different from the existing ones?
Yes! The Hatshepsut and Amenhotep factions bring very distinct mechanics (fertile fields and ephemeral building management, respectively), offering fresh gameplay experiences and asymmetrical strategies.