Egizia
- Designer Acchittocca , Flaminia Brasini , Virginio Gigli , Stefano Luperto , Antonio Tinto
- Publisher Hans im Glück , Bard Centrum Gier , IELLO , MINDOK , Rio Grande Games
- Illustration Franz Vohwinkel
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Egizia, players act as builders along the Nile competing to gain fame by constructing monuments like the Sphinx and Pyramid. You place pawns along the riverbank to gain workers, resources, and advantages. Placement follows the flow of the Nile, limiting your options as you move north to south. At the end, you must feed your workers with grain dependent on the river's flooding.
Who Is This Game For?
Egizia is aimed at experienced gamers who enjoy complex strategic worker placement games. With about 90 minutes playing time, it requires patience and tactical planning. It is not a casual family game but demands familiarity with resource management and strategic moves.
How It Works
The game uses worker placement where you place pawns moving down the Nile from north to south, blocking spots for opponents and gaining workers or resources. Open drafting lets you pick cards from a rotating offer that provide bonuses or fields. End game bonuses reward players for fulfilling specific conditions.
What Makes It Special
Egizia won the 2011 Games Magazine Best New Advanced Strategy Game and was designed by the Italian team Acchittocca. Its unique blend of worker placement with a river flow mechanic and an Ancient Egypt theme sets it apart from other strategy games.
Awards
2010
- 2012 MinD-Spielepreis — Nominated
- 2011 Games Magazine Best New Advanced Strategy Game — Winner
- 2011 Hra roku — Nominated
- 2011 MinD-Spielepreis — Nominated
- 2010 JoTa Best Family Board Game — Nominated
Pro
- Innovative worker placement along the Nile river
- End game bonuses add strategic depth
- Ancient Egypt theme with monument building
- Winner of Games Magazine Best New Advanced Strategy Game 2011
Contra
- Supports only 2-4 players, no solo mode
- Around 90 minutes playtime requires patience
- Complex rules may challenge new players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in Ancient Egypt during the era of pyramid builders along the Nile, the theme features constructing monuments such as the Sphinx, obelisks, and temples.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on planning your placement along the Nile carefully and managing your resources efficiently to feed your workers.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Egizia is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 90 minutes, considered an extended session.
What prior experience do I need?
The game targets experienced players familiar with worker placement and resource management.
How does this compare to similar games?
Egizia combines worker placement with a river flow mechanic that limits placement options along the Nile, distinguishing it from other strategy games.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 12 and complex rules, Egizia is better suited for experienced players rather than casual family groups.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of worker placement and open drafting along a river flow mechanic is Egizia's unique feature.
Fazit
Egizia is recommended for players who like deep worker placement strategy games with historical themes. Its complex mechanics and playtime require patience and strategic thinking.
