I don’t like mean games, where players can mess with your plans, so this game is probably not going to be my cup of tea. This list has wallet-sized and wallet-friendly games; games for the first timer and for friends who have been playing for years. The ‘B’ sides of the boards are a little more complex in how they work and how they score, it’s advised to use the ‘A’ sides for your first games of Imhotep before trying out the ‘B’ sides.

The Temple, for example, scores one point for any blocks that are visible from above at the end of a round, while the pyramids score immediately depending upon where you place your block, after unloading them from the boat. Great couple game if you want something that involves a bit of strategy without being too technical.

Each player has two, when they deliver the third stone the three stone obelisk is placed on the free space with the highest value and immediately score that many points.

Do you add a stone to a ship, sail a ship to a monument that is less than ideal for your opponents or should you just resupply and let someone else sail the ship? Shuffling the tiles is kind of a pain, but you can throw them all into the box lid and just shake them up there.Obviously, I’m most excited for more EXIT Games, but I don’t have those yet so I’m going to have to be patient. Mine your quarry, load up your boats, and set sail as you compete to build the great Egyptian monuments.