
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb: In Search of Eternity
- 1–4 players
- 120 min
- 1988

1988
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Curse of the Mummy's Tomb is a board game released in 1988 for 1–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stephen Hand and its main mechanics are Action Queue.
Players are a group of explorers in a pyramid attempting to learn forbidden knowledge and find treasure. However the pyramid has many traps and tricks, and lurking about is the Mummy who will not rest until all are dead. Comes with a 3D three level gameboard that players have to ascend and metal miniatures. Expanded by Curse of the Mummy's Tomb: In Search of Eternity Flavour text from the box: "When the moon conjoins with the planet of the God Anubis, the elixir of eternal life will flow. Whoever partakes of the sacred waters shall stay youthful for one hundred years. Immortality is the reward for he who overcomes the dead that walk."
Curse of the Mummy's Tomb supports 1–4 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 Mummy's Tomb is 120 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 Mummy's Tomb for ages 12 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 Mummy's Tomb has a complexity rating of 1.9 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 Mummy's Tomb belongs to these categories: Horror, Adventure, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Action Queue. 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 credited designers of Curse of the Mummy's Tomb are: Stephen Hand. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Curse of the Mummy's Tomb 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.