Mehen, Ancient Egyptian Game of the Snake

A project in Pittsburgh, PA by Pandora Games
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A 5,000 year old board game, brought back to life as a handcrafted collector's item
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Backers: 91
Average Pledge Per Backer: $143

Funded: $13,002 of $3,000
Dates: Jul 22nd -> Aug 21st (30 days)
Project By: Pandora Games
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Latest News

Thank you!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We want to thank you, the incredible folks out there who discovered and backed this project to bring back one of the greatest games from antiquity.  You made this possible! During the campaign, we received so many enthusiastic messages (and... (Read More)

Mn: A second ancient mystery brought back to life

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
A number of you have asked about the second game we’ve reconstructed for this campaign: Men.  Available as a matching set with Mehen as our top-tier reward, we’ve said little about it up until now.  Here are more details! Playing Men The... (Read More)

Podcast

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, The excellent Indie Board Game Designers Podcast recorded an episode with me (Zach) awhile back that has now been published.  If you are interested in learning a bit more about the design process and decisions that went into... (Read More)

Team Mehen

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are at the halfway point of our campaign, and are really jazzed by your support, and the amazing feedback we've received!  It really means a lot to us that you find our work so beautiful, and the game so unique.  We were reminded of this again... (Read More)

Mehen is pleased!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The snake god must be pleased, because we were fully funded within 48 hours, and are continuing strong.  Thank you, warriors of Ra!  Enlightenment awaits for those lucky few who make it to the center of the spiral...  (Read More)

We're off to a great start!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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