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Giza: Distant Quarry
- 3–4 players
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- 2012
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- BGG #11,344
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Giza: The Great Pyramid
2012
Rules assistance for Giza: The Great Pyramid
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- 3–4 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.9/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Giza: The Great Pyramid
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Giza: The Great Pyramid is a board game released in 2012 for 3–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dave Heberer and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Area Majority / Influence, and Pick-up and Deliver.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Pharaoh is worried! His tomb at Giza is behind schedule, and he fears it will not be done in time for his funeral. He is offering great rewards to the faction that contributes the most work on his pyramid in the next ten years. If your people work the hardest and work the smartest you shall earn Pharaoh's favor! In Giza: the Great Pyramid you are the leader of one of four factions vying for Pharaoh's favor. You have ten years to outperform the other factions and contribute the most to his great pyramid, earning eternal gratitude and glory. You shall need to balance your labor! Farm and fish to feed your people. Sweat and struggle with the back-breaking labor of moving the giant stone blocks into place. Task your folk with the creation of exquisite artworks to beautify Pharaoh's eternal rest. Are you smart enough, organized enough and diligent enough to lead your people and earn Pharaoh's favor?
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- Mayfair Games
Questions and answers
Giza: The Great Pyramid supports 3–4 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 Giza: The Great Pyramid is 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 Giza: The Great Pyramid 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.
Giza: The Great Pyramid has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Giza: The Great Pyramid belongs to these categories: Ancient. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Area Majority / Influence, 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 credited designers of Giza: The Great Pyramid are: Dave Heberer. 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 Giza: The Great Pyramid 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.