Kemet
2–5 players • ages 13+ • Pegasus Spiele • 2012
- Publisher
- Pegasus Spiele · CrowD Games · Matagot
- First published
- 2012
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Age
- 13+
How it plays
Kemet plays 2–5 players and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Where it came from
Kemet was published in 2012 by Matagot, with Pegasus Spiele handling distribution in German-speaking territories. Designed by Guillaume Montiage and Jacques Bariot, the game is set in a mythical version of Ancient Egypt, characterized by aggressive area control and rapid combat. The designers focused on creating a high-energy experience where defensive play is discouraged, moving away from traditional resource-management Eurogames to emphasize tactical positioning and the use of supernatural creature miniatures.
The game received significant acclaim for its innovative 'power tile' system and the inclusion of detailed, large-scale monster figures, which were then relatively uncommon in standard board games of the era. The art direction, led by Nicolas Fructus, Philippe Guérin, and Dimitri Bielak, utilized a bold, saturated aesthetic that departed from the muted, historical tones typically associated with Egyptian-themed games. Its reception was largely positive, cementing its reputation as a modern classic of the area-influence genre and leading to the development of the updated Kemet: Blood and Sand edition.
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How do you play Kemet?
Kemet is a board game for 2–5 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 Kemet for?
Kemet is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Kemet for?
Kemet lists a minimum age of 13. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Kemet?
Kemet is published by Pegasus Spiele, CrowD Games and Matagot. The catalog gives its publication year as 2012.
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