Imhotep: The Duel

We LOVE board games and are always on the hunt for another good 2 player games for date night. This is not overly complicated, but still interesting and can be played in 30 min. There are also a few variations available within this box. It’s not as complex as 7 wonders dual, our favorite game, but shorter to set up & our kids can play this one.

My husband and I play a lot of two player games, and Imhotep Duel was enjoyable to the point we're considering getting the original. Very simple rules, not much opportunity for analysis paralysis, quick to play. A light game, but there's some strategy involved.

Imhotep is a great game that can be considered a classic in the gaming hobby. My family loves this game and it finds its way to the table often.

This was a quick enjoyable game. It was easy to learn.

My husband and I play a game together most days. We have a decent collection of 2 player games and this has added something fun and different. This also has the ability to change the game around a bit which can add some variety to each time we play Imhotep Duel. It also requires some strategy to play.

I had been looking forward to playing a Phil Walker-Harding game so I sprung on Imhotep the duel when it went on sale. I play a lot of board games with my gf so the fact that it was a two player game was really appealing. After playing it a couple times, we were not disappointed. This game is a fantastic two player game because it feels so tight as you are playing. The other person’s moves directly impact yours in a way that had us saying “I was gonna do that on my next turn!” If you want a tactical game for two players that can bring out the competitive spirit, give this a try.

*Preface: I have not played the full 2-4player version*This game felt very shallow to me. It has a very tic-tak-toe style feel to it. I do not know if that was the intention, but there wasn’t much under the surface after that. You select your tiles, and place them in the appropriate areas, and score them based on what you have. Blocking and forcing your opponent to “offload” is the only major aspect of this game. I’m a big fan of more heavy games, so this one will not be making it to the table very often. Not a bad game, just not for me.

If you are familiar with the original 4 player version of this game, and enjoy that, then purchasing this is a no-brainer. In comparison, the rules for this version: The duel, are deceptively simple. It can be taught fairly quickly and is very easy to understand. But, once the game has begun, the strategies and complexities of the game become evident. This tiny worker placement game is HUGE on strategy. It is not merely a rehash of the original. Rather, the creator was able to take a few key elements and develop a brand new game.The length of the game is on the shorter side, but not so short that it goes by in a flash. And, just like it's predecessor, there are a number of variations that can be introduced should you tire of the same old game. The boards flip over to reveal "B" sides that play very differently than the "A" sides.I'm happy to have this game as an addition to my collection and it does not take up much room!