
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,087
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Zadventure
- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- 2020

Rules assistance for Curse of the Idol
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Curse of the Idol is a board game released in 1990 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Pick-up and Deliver.
The game target is to fetch the sword in the stone, then go to the temple and there chose the right hole in the idol. If you manage to get the blood stone, then you should hurry back to the camp with it. The others may try, to steal it from you, of course. You can either move your own pawn or the black adventurer to block other players. To enter into the centre of the board with the "blood stone statue", you need to walk over movable cog-wheels, which turn every time you land on certain squares. This game plays like an advanced "Ludo". It is difficult to put together the 3D game board if you don't mark up the corner support the first time you succeed to assemble it.
Curse of the Idol supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Curse of the Idol is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Curse of the Idol for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Curse of the Idol has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Curse of the Idol belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Dice, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Pick-up and Deliver. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Curse of the Idol as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.