Let's learn how to play Imhotep!

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u-topiaWelcome to *IMHOTEP*! In this game, a fierce competition will unfold over the most valuable stone shipments. It will take clever tactics and a little luck to achieve success.1archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment

u-topia*The general flow of the game* - Place stone on a ship, then sail ship to a site. - Delivering the stones gets you various points in various ways. - Whoever has the most points after 6 rounds is the winner. Starting on the next page, I will explain in more detail.2archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment

u-topiaThis is the *supply sled*. It has 2 *stones* on it now. Place a stones here onto a *ship*.3supply_board_84355338

u-topiaThese are the *ships*. There are 4 ships per turn, with varying amounts of space to place stones. Take 1 stone from your supply sled and place it on any empty space on a ship that has not yet sailed to a *site*.4ship_wrapper_center_wrap

u-topiaThese are the *sites*. There are 5 sites in total: Market, Pyramid, Temple, Burial chamber, and Obelisk. At each of the 5 sites, there are different rules for what the stone’s owner will receive for each stone delivered, and when they will receive it. 5temple-a-2p-filler

u-topiaThe player whose turn it is must carry out exactly one of the following 4 actions: - Take 3 stones from the quarry - Load a stone onto a ship - Sail Ship - Play blue Card6archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment

u-topiaNow let's *load a stone onto a ship*. (!!! (If you do not have any stones on your supply sled or there is no free space on any ship, then you cannot take this action.) Just click on the location where you want to load it. *Action*: Click [red]*red frame*[/red], then click *confirm*.7ships-wrapper

u-topiaGood. You could load a stone onto a ship. Each player takes action in turns and always performs exactly one action per turn.1ships-wrapper

u-topiaNext, let's load a stone here. [tip] The *position* of the stones to be loaded onto a ship is very important. (The order in which the stones are loaded is irrelevant.) It is also possible to load stones with gaps between them. *Action*: Load stone onto a [red]*red frame*[/red]1ships-wrapper

u-topiaThere are no stones in your supply sled. By clicking on the supply sled, you can take 3 stones of your color from the stone quarry. !!! Your supply sled has enough space for a maximum of 5 stones! For example, if you only have space for 2 stones and you choose this action, you can only take 2 stones from the quarry. *Action*: Click [red]*supply sled*[/red], and click *confirm*1supply_board_84355338

u-topia3 stones have been replenished. You can now load a stone onto a ship again.1supply_board_84355338

u-topiaThere are rules for sailing a ship. The ship has the minimum number of stones required to sail to the site. The gray stone symbols at the bow of the ship indicate the minimum number for that ship. This number varies from ship to ship. No more than one ship can sail to any given site per round. You are also permitted to sail a ship when you do not have a stone of your own on it.1archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment

u-topiaNow, 2 ships can set sail for the site. Let's sail the ship with 3 stones on it to the Pyramid. *Action*: Click Bow of the ship in [red]*red frame*[/red], then click [red]*Pyramid*[/red]2ship_wrapper_center_wrap

u-topiaThe ship’s stones are unloaded in order from front (Right side of the ship) to back and delivered to the site — beginning with the stone placed closest to the front. Ignore any empty spaces on the ship. In this case, white, black, and white, in this order, are delivered to the site.1pyramids_board

u-topiaDid you understand the order in which the stones are used in the site? This is the key point of this game. Make sure you understand it.2pyramids_board

u-topiaAt each of the 5 sites, there are different rules for what the stone’s owner will receive for each stone delivered, and when they will receive it. In this tutorial, I'll skip the details of each site. (There is an explanation on the game board. Please read it.)3archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment

u-topiaNow, this 3-stone ship was sailed to the Market. When your stone is transported to the market, you can get a card. The effects of the cards vary. (Please read the text on the card for details.)1market_board

u-topiaIf you have a blue card, you can play it and make use of its benefit. Get a card and practice using it.2market_board

u-topiaIn accordance with the rules, black stones were dealt with first. Finally, it's your turn to get a card! Fortunately, there is 1 blue card left in the market. Let's pick this one. *Action*: Click to get a [red]*Chisel*[/red]1card_23

u-topiaThe cards you get will be placed in "MY CARDS". The other player's hand is shown in the Player field.1player_card_chisel

u-topiaIt's your turn again. Let's play the blue card (Chisel) right away. *Action*: Play [red]*Chisel*[/red] card1player_card_chisel

u-topiaYou can use the card (Chisel) effect to place 2 stones this turn. It's very efficient. *Action*: Load stone onto a [red]*red frame*[/red]1ship_wrapper_center_wrap

u-topiaThen let's load the second one *Action*: Load stone onto a [red]*red frame*[/red]1ship_wrapper_center_wrap

u-topiaExcellent. Since there are no empty squares on the ship, your opponent can no longer load the stone.1ship_wrapper_center_wrap

u-topiaNow I have explained all the actions you can take on your turn. - Take 3 stones from the quarry - Load a stone onto a ship - Sail Ship - Play blue Card Do you understand?2archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment

u-topiaWhen all 4 ships have been sailed to the sites, the round ends. Then temple is assessed.1temple-a-2p-filler

u-topiaPrepare for the next round. - Discard any remaining market cards and replenish with new cards. - The ships that were at the site will be removed and 4 new ships will be prepared. - All stones already placed on site boards and supply sled tokens stay in place. The starting player for the new round is the player to the left of the player who sailed the fourth ship in the previous round.2ship_wrapper_center_wrap

u-topiaThat's it for the round. The game ends after 6 rounds. Then the final point assessment, or scoring, takes place. The player with the most points is the winner.3archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment

u-topiaWhat did you think? In a word, it is a game of just carrying stones. However, it is an interesting game to play. I hope you'll try it too. Thanks for reading all the way through.4archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment

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