- BGG rating
- 8.8
Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide – Der Felukenhändler
- 2–4 players
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,129
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide
2012
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- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.6/5
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Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Pauli Haimerl and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Tile Placement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide – Die Privilegien des Pharao
- 2–4 players
- 2012
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About the game
Upon the call of Pharaoh Snofru, up to four princes receive the order to build a glorious avenue in front of the red pyramid and to fill the grave chamber with precious and shining objects. Using their influence cards in Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide, the player princes will buy gems for the construction of the avenue and try to position them for the filling of the grave chamber. They'll also use presents from the neighboring cities. The possibilities for each player, however, very much depends on the influence used by the other princess. Receiving the most goodwill from the Pharaoh will require perfect utilization of the influence cards and the gathering of valuables for the grave chamber. For the fulfilment of the Red Pyramid, Pharaoh Snofru orders the construction of an avenue and the filling of the grave chambers. In this complex strategy game, the players - acting as princes - use their limited influence to become the grand vizier. By clever usage of action cards and commodities, the players buy gems on the market, use them in the construction of the avenue, achieve beneficial positions for the filling of the grave chambers and use the tributes of the neighbouring settlements – all possibilities to score directly or at the end of the game. However, these tasks, asked by the pharaoh, cannot be solved alone! The dilemma: The player’s action potential depends on the cards chosen by the other players, which are pursuing their own goals... To score at the end of the game, the players not only have to place their offerings in the procession, but will have to collect gold and silver as well in order to fill the grave chambers – preferably by hindering the other players from doing so. The player having collected the most recognition points will receive the title of the grand vizier in the end. Special feature of the game: The game box is designed as a pyramid, revealing the burial chamber when opened.
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Questions and answers
Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide 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 Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide is 60–90 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 Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide for ages 10 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.
Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide belongs to these categories: Ancient and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Tile Placement. 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 Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide are: Pauli Haimerl. 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 Dahschur: Die Rote Pyramide 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.