Luxor: Queenie 2 – The Snake God's Boon

Queen Games · Board game · 2018
2–4 · best 3 45 min Weight 2.0/5
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7.3 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

The perfect upgrade for those craving more chaos and strategy in Egypt!

Highlights
  • Powerful and fun abilities
  • Renewed gameplay dynamics
  • Constant risk-taking decisions
  • Deepens strategic gameplay
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • More intense game pacing
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About the game
If you thought you had Luxor mastered, think again! The Luxor: Queenie 2 – The Snake God's Boon expansion is here to shake up your gameplay entirely, introducing the powerful Snake God tiles. Forget the standard Osiris rules; now, your expedition's fate lies in the hands of much more unpredictable and generous deities. The game-changer here is the introduction of special abilities unlocked by placing your adventurers on specific tiles. It's a delicate balancing act: once you place an adventurer on a Snake God tile, you unlock a powerful ability to use every turn, provided at least one of your adventurers remains there. But watch out—it's a race against time and your opponents! If you linger too long on a tile to squeeze out every bit of power, you might fall behind in the race. If you move too quickly, you might lose access to these divine perks. The abilities are truly next-level: you can play any card except the one in the middle of your hand, rearrange your hand strategically, or even ignore your played card to gain extra movement. It's the kind of upgrade that adds a layer of strategy and risk that the base game might have lacked. You'll constantly face the dilemma: do I focus on maximizing my current power or do I move forward to secure my position in the race? It's a continuous choice between the stability of a constant ability and the necessity of advancing on the board. If you're already a fan of Luxor, this expansion is the spice you need to make every session feel brand new and much more intense.
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Cities: Luxor (Egypt) Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Luxor
Publisher Queen Games
Designer Rüdiger Dorn
Artist Dennis Lohausen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play this solo?
No, this is an expansion and requires the Luxor base game to play!
Does the game get much harder?
It becomes more strategic and dynamic, requiring quicker decisions on when to stay on or leave tiles.
How many players can I have?
The expansion works perfectly for 2-4 players, alongside the base game.
What exactly changes in the rules?
The Osiris tiles are replaced by Snake God tiles, which grant special abilities instead of just simple points or actions.
How long does a game last?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, but the intensity of decision-making increases.