Gone Cardboard News: Horus - Coming from Mayfair Games
A game first mentioned back in 2004 under the title Valley of the Kings is finally on the publisher’s schedule. Yes, Horus is due for release from Mayfair Games in March 2008; Dutch publisher 999 Games is also releasing the game. Here’s a description of Horus from the publisher:
| Great kings compete to forge mighty kingdoms in a struggle to control the land of “Kemet.” Along the banks of the great river they expand their influence and explore new territory. And they hope to earn the favor of the great falconheaded god Horus.
Are you the one to unite the valley into one great kingdom? With clever use of card and tile play, you guide the course of the sacred river, and the lands that surround it! You determine where the desert will give way to the green marshes, red hills, and rich black farmlands of this ancient land. Using your influence, you gain control of valuable regions. You may even build a holy necropolis to thwart the expansion plans of your foes. If true and noble, you might even earn the blessings of the Horus temple!
Horus uses a unique combination of tile and card play to create a delightfully casual yet engaging game with surprising strategic and tactical depth. Beautifully designed tiles feature ancient hieroglyphics, and the playing pieces evoke the deities of this fascinating culture. Horus is easy to learn and play, but is full of intrigue and player interaction. Ever changing, always different, you will find mastery of the Nile delightfully elusive. Can you seize your destiny and reign supreme over the land of Egypt? Discover your inner Pharaoh with Horus! |
Designed by H. Jean Vanaise, who is best known for Shark, Horus is for 2-4 players, ages 10 and up, with a playing time of 60 minutes and a retail price of $35. This game has been added to Gone Cardboard.
Source: Mayfair Games
Posted by W. Eric Martin on Dec 19, 2007 at 02:01 PM in
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