
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,305
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Haven
- 2 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion
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Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion is an expansion for Heir to the Pharaoh released in 2016 for 2 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alf Seegert and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
The Cursed Expansion unleashes all of the delicious chaos of a new puppy and a new kitten into your game. Be warned: this addition of curses, chaos, and mummified pets is certain to both delight and dismay! Includes: Cursed Expansion Rules 2 Wooden Cursed Meeples 2 Cursed Bidding Cards
Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion 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 Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion 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.
Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. 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 Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion are: Alf Seegert. 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 Heir to the Pharaoh: Cursed Expansion as an expansion for Heir to the Pharaoh. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Heir to the Pharaoh to use it. Check that your edition of Heir to the Pharaoh is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.