# Valley of the Kings: Afterlife

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #1907
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.26 / 5
- **Designers**: Tom Cleaver
- **Artists**: Banu Andaru
- **Publishers**: Alderac Entertainment Group, BoardBros, Devir
- **Categories**: Ancient, Card Game, Mythology, Religious
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Like the idea of building your own Egyptian tomb and hoarding treasures? Valley of the Kings: Afterlife is a deck-builder with a cool theme that works well solo or with friends!Creative deck-buildingEngaging Egyptian themeRobust solo modeExpandable with originalModerate language dependencyCards can leave the deckRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey gamers! Ready for a trip back in time to Ancient Egypt? In Valley of the Kings: Afterlife, you step into the shoes of Egyptian nobles who are, let's say, planning for the afterlife. The main goal is to build the most spectacular tomb, packed with jewels, chambers, weapons, and artifacts worth their weight in gold (literally!).

The game features a cool deck-building system where you gradually build your strategy, much like a growing pyramid. Each round, you'll select cards from an open offer and add them to your deck, thinking about how they'll help you gather more treasures. It's a game that makes you consider the best card combinations and how to use your hand efficiently. The ultimate objective is straightforward: whoever has the most valuable tomb wins eternal glory (and the game!).

What's neat is that Valley of the Kings: Afterlife is a standalone game, but if you combine it with the original Valley of the Kings, you can expand the player count to up to six. Plus, for those who enjoy playing solo, there's a solo mode that works really well. Just be mindful of the moderate language dependency; you might need a cheat sheet or translated cards to fully enjoy it. It's a medium-weight game, perfect for those who appreciate strategy with a touch of Egyptian mythology and aren't afraid of managing their hand and building their own deck.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Valley of the Kings: Afterlife is for 1 to 4 players. If you combine it with the original Valley of the Kings, the player count increases to up to 6 players.

### What is the average playtime?
A game typically lasts around 45 minutes, making it a quick and straightforward experience.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The complexity is considered medium (BGG weight 2.26/5). The basic rules are easy to grasp, but mastering the strategies takes some practice.

### Do I need to know English to play?
The language dependency is moderate. The cards have text, so having a translated reference or cards in your native language is recommended for comfortable play.

### Is this a good game for deck-building beginners?
Yes! It's a great introduction to the genre, as the concept is simple and the 'crumbling pyramid' mechanic is quite interesting and easy to pick up.

### Can I play it solo?
Absolutely! The game features a well-implemented solo mode, allowing you to enjoy the experience even without other players.

### What makes this game different from other deck-builders?
The pyramid mechanic, where cards 'disappear' from the game over time, forces you to plan ahead and make tough decisions about which cards to use and when.

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