Boardgames

Ankh: Gods of Egypt

Summon monsters, build caravans, and convert followers as ancient Egypt forgets the old gods.

90
minutes

2 - 5
player(s)

Medium Heavy

Ankh: Gods of Egypt board game cover

About this board game

Ankh: Gods of Egypt is a competitive board game for 2–5 players, with games lasting around 90 minutes. Released in 2021, it casts each player as a god of ancient Egypt striving to survive as society begins to forget the old ways.

In this struggle for divine supremacy, you must ensure that you and your followers remain while rival gods fade from memory. Build caravans, summon powerful monsters, and convert followers as you seek to establish your reign across Egypt.

The game brings the deities, monsters, and people of ancient Egypt to life through beautiful illustrations and detailed miniatures. These elements help create a setting where players can feel like gods as they shake the very foundations of Egypt.

  • Play as a god of ancient Egypt
  • Build caravans and convert followers
  • Summon monsters to support your quest for supremacy
  • Compete through streamlined, non-random gameplay

All gameplay in Ankh, including combat, is streamlined and non-random. Victory depends on your choices and your godly wits, rather than luck, as you compete directly with the other deities at the table.

With its distinctive interpretation of Egyptian mythology, striking presentation, and focused approach to combat, Ankh: Gods of Egypt offers a dramatic contest for survival. Gather followers, command supernatural forces, and fight to become the god who remains when the old ways are forgotten.