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Finally, while the vacuum-formed plastic cover serves its purpose, holding the pieces in place in transit and keeping dust off, a proper, latching lid would be nice. That way you wouldn’t have to always transport the game in its box.

If it wasn’t already obvious, let’s make it clear for the record: I love Khet. More approachable than chess (and without that feeling that you’re potentially getting yourself into a game that might last weeks!) and less education-dependent than Trivial Pursuit or Scrabble, everyone I’ve mentioned it to has wanted to try it. With the option of new layouts and extra pieces, Khet has a longevity measured in years rather than weeks or merely days (as with some of the so-called “interactive DVD” games). Sadly I have to send this review sample back, but my credit card and I both know that ordering my own copy of the game is not only likely but imminent. And at the end of the day, is there any greater verdict than that?

Khet is available in the UK from Firebox.com for £34.95 and direct from the manufacturer’s site in the US for $44.95. Many thanks to Firebox for the review sample.