Amun-Re
3–5 players • Reiner Knizia • 2003
- Designer
- Reiner Knizia
- First published
- 2003
- Players
- 3–5 players
How it plays
Amun-Re plays 3–5 players.
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Where it came from
Amun-Re was designed by Reiner Knizia and first published by Hans im Glück in 2003. Emerging during a peak period for German-style board games, the title centers on the auctioning and management of ancient Egyptian provinces across two distinct eras. It is noted for its clever use of a rotating timeline, where players must balance the immediate need for resources against the long-term fertility of the land as the game transitions between the Old and New Kingdoms.
The game is often cited for its innovative integration of auction mechanics and area control. Knizia, a prolific mathematician turned designer, intended to create a tight, strategic experience that rewards careful bidding and timing. Upon its release, it was widely praised for its depth and thematic cohesion, eventually earning a nomination for the prestigious Deutscher Spiele Preis and helping solidify Knizia's reputation as a master of eurogame architecture.
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About Amun-Re
Amun-Re is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 3–5 players • Reiner Knizia • 2003. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Amun-Re?
Amun-Re is a board game for 3–5 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Amun-Re for?
Amun-Re is built for 3–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who designed Amun-Re?
Amun-Re was designed by Reiner Knizia. The catalog gives its publication year as 2003.
Has Amun-Re won any awards?
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