[1] Players are leaders of different Egyptian dynasties who try to gain influence in 15 provinces of ancient Egypt.

Amun-Re is played in six rounds, where each round consists of an auction of provinces, followed by the purchase of "power cards" (for special use or that give bonuses in scoring), farmers (that generate income), and bricks (which are converted into pyramids on a three-for-one basis), a sacrifice phase, and then income.

For example, some provinces can support more farmers, some allow the players to buy more cards, and some produce a set income automatically.

Certain power cards also give game-end bonuses if a player's provinces meet certain conditions, such as being on the same side of the Nile.

At the end of the Old Kingdom, players lose their claim to all of their provinces and all farmers are cleared from the board, while bricks and pyramids remain.