
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,392
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Pyramid of Pengqueen
- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2008

2018
Rules assistance for GW:s brott
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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GW:s brott is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Marcel-André Casasola Merkle and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Roll / Spin and Move, and Memory.
Reimplementation of the game Fluch der Mumie/Pyramid of Pengqueen. One player takes on the role of Swedish criminologist Leif GW Persson who has to catch the criminals before they destroy evidence left behind. The criminals each get five evidence cards in different colors which they need to get rid of by visiting different places on the vertical board where matching traces are located. Every time such place is visited the criminal hands over the corresponding evidence card to GW. The person playing GW on the other hand is sitting on the opposite side of the board, trying to track the paths of the criminals, arrest them and put them in jail. Each time he catches someone he hands over a handcuff token to that player. The goal for GW is to get rid of all the handcuff tokens, while each criminal tries to get rid of all his or her evidence cards. The first person to achieve this is the winner. —user summary
GW:s brott supports 2–5 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 GW:s brott is 45–60 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 GW:s brott 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.
GW:s brott has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
GW:s brott belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Deduction, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Roll / Spin and Move, and Memory. 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 GW:s brott are: Marcel-André Casasola Merkle. 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 GW:s brott 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.