Aapep

Published 2007

"Just beyond the horizon Aapep lies coiled in wait, greedily charting Ra’s progress across the heavens. At dusk, as the setting sun brushes the western mountains, he prepares to strike..." In Aapep you play either the demon Aapep, trying to swallow the sun, or the god Ra, fighting to escape the dark seas of the underworld. Players take turns placing pyramid tiles onto the board -- Aapep swallows the sun if from any edge of the board he can “see” dark sides on the first pyramid tile that is visible from that direction while Ra escapes if from any edge of the board he can “see” light sides on the first pyramid tile visible from that direction. Once all tiles are placed, players move a pyramid on their turn -- making for some tough strategy for an apparently simple game on a tiny (4 x 4) board.

Mechanics

Partnerships Team-Based Game Tile Placement

Categories

Abstract Strategy Ancient Mythology

Designers

Paul A. DeStefano

Publishers

Cambridge Games Factory
Aapep

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.92/5
Year
2007
BGG Rating
5.21
BGG Rank
#27178
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Aapep supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Aapep takes about 20 minutes.
Aapep has a complexity rating of 1.92/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Aapep is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Aapep has a rating of 5.21/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 66 ratings. It is ranked #27178 overall.
Aapep was designed by Paul A. DeStefano. It was published in 2007.