Luxor Board Game
$49.99
Luxor at a Glance
| Game Type Adventure Ancient Theme, Race Modular Board | Play Time Approx 45 mins | Skill/Complexity ( 1.9 - 5) Light - Medium |
| Age 8+ | Publisher(s) Queen Games | Published 2018 |
| Categories Family - 8 Year Olds | Players 2 - 4 | Cost Approx $49.99 |
| Our Rating 8.9/10 |
About – Description
Join your group for the adventure of a lifetime and explore the mystical temple at Luxor whilst gathering up priceless treasure along the way. The tomb of the pharaoh is your final destination and as you explore, the challenge will unfold.
The player who gets their team of adventurers over to the pharaoh’s tomb the fastest, whilst picking up as many treasures as possible, will win the game.
Best Suited for 2 – 4 Players – ages 8+ (Families)
Players aged 8+ as gameplay requires some concentration so isn’t really suitable for very young children. There are some small parts too, so keep it away from little ones under 36 months.
Luxor is designed for 2-4 players so it’s ideal for small groups.
Skill/Complexity
This game is of low to medium complexity making it ideal for children of junior school age.
Gameplay – How does it Play!
In Luxor, players roll the dice and try to get to the pharaoh’s tomb which is in the middle of the game board. The game starts with each player having 5 cards and two adventurers; these cards are given in a set order which can’t be changed.
To begin the game, players must select an adventurer to go first. Each time an adventurer comes up against an Anubis statue, a new adventurer is put on the starting point as a new addition to the team. The game ends when two adventurers reach the tomb first!
It’s a light game that’s fast-paced fun with some strategy thrown in too.
Likes & Dislikes
- Great theme.
- Easy to learn.
- Fast paced and fun.
- Interactive.
- Solid components.
- Replayability is fairish – especially with expansions.
- Quite a lot of set up.
Luxor is a popular multi-player game with reviewers particularly enjoying the fact that it’s easy to learn and has no real down time. It’s also family friendly – perfect for a rainy Saturday afternoon!
However, the game itself can take a while to set up and many people say it’s better with the latest expansion.
Expansions – Editions
There are a number of expansions for this game, all of which were released in 2018. These are:
- Luxor: Exclusive Queenie
- Luxor: Queenie 1 – Swarm of Scarabs
- Luxor: Queenie 2 – The Snake God’s Boon
- Luxor: Queenie 4 – The Treasure Chamber
- Luxor: The Gift of Luxor
There is also the latest one, released in 2019 called Luxor: The Mummy’s Curse.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Luxor is an interactive, fun racing and set collection that is packed with twists and turns. It exercises your brain without being overly complex and doesn’t take itself too seriously, plus the theme and concept is pretty unique.
It’s a true family favorite that can be enjoyed time again whilst still remaining fresh and engaging.
