Some score during play and others at the end of the game. Each of the different monuments scores differently.
Each site can only hold one boat.Īfter six rounds of shipping, the game ends and final points are scored. Once a boat sails to a site the stone is unloaded and points may be scored. The number of boats available and the space on them changes each round. Each turn players either collect stone, place stone onto a boat or sail a boat to a site. This is done by delivering stone to the various building sites and/or the market. In Imhotep, players are building Egyptian monuments including, the pyramid, a temple, the burial chamber, and obelisks. The only thing I found lacking was some form of reference card listing the four actions a player can take on a turn. The cards are smaller “hobbit” sized cards of adequate thickness. The instructions are clearly written, with lots of images of the game and components and lots of examples. Huge wooden cubes (they are like four times larger than the “resource cubes” you find in most Eurogames). Right off the bat, I was impressed by the production quality of Imhotep. So keep in mind that my thoughts here are only based on two plays. My initial impressions of the board game Imhotep from Thames & KosmosĪs noted earlier we played Imhotep Builder of Egypt twice on Sunday, and that’s all the plays I have for this game so far in total. I thought Imhotep might be a perfect fit. Kat and Tori already have her hooked on Splendor and Azul and are always looking for new lighter games to introduce her to. She is a long time gamer but new to hobby board games and has started to fall in love with them. The second reason I brought a family weight game like Imhotep is that Tori and Kat are always looking for new games to introduce to Tori’s mother. You want to be able to have a conversation and enjoy each other’s company while playing. You want games that are not only quick to play and easy to teach but are also light enough that everyone doesn’t have to be completely focused on the game to enjoy it. This reputation is one of the reasons I brought the game out Sunday, for a couple of reasons.įirst off, as discussed in my Dos and Don’ts of Tabletop Gaming at Cafes and Pubs article, gateway games are the perfect games for bringing out to a social event like this.
I had been hearing good things about the game with many reviewers and podcasters noting that it was an excellent gateway or family weight game. This was my first time playing and teaching Imhotep and it was the first time playing for all of the other players. Those gameplays included two plays of Imhotep Builder of Egypt by Thames & Kosmos. We met up at the Sandwich Brewing company, had some beers, had a couple of their amazing charcuterie boards and played some board games. This past Sunday, Deanna and I had another double date night with Tori and Kat, friends of ours that people will recognize from our Gloomhaven live streams and videos. My first play of Imhotep was on a double date night at a brewpub.
Thames & Kosmos sent me a copy of Imhotep for me to review. I played twice, both times with four players, and thought I would take some time today to share my initial thoughts on this tabletop game.ĭisclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate links. This past Sunday, I got to check out Imhotep for the first time. A look at the board game Imhotep Builder of Egypt from Thames & Kosmos.
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