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Cheops (1998)

2–5 players · 45 min · age 9+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
45 min
Age
9+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 9+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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Cheops board game box cover

About Cheops

This game revolves around using your family members to steal scarabs from a pyramid and selling them to make a profit. Players can choose whether to sell scarabs immediately, or put them in their warehouse to sell at the end of the game for potentially higher profit. Various laws and price boards influence the price of the scarabs up until the end of the game.

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Ancient

Mechanics: Commodity Speculation, Set Collection, Tile Placement · Designer: Klaus Paal

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Cheops FAQ

How many players is Cheops?
Cheops plays with 2–5 players, ages 9 and up.
How long does Cheops take to play?
A game of Cheops takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cheops any good?
Cheops rates 6.2/10 from 265 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient game built around commodity speculation, set collection, tile placement.