
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,194
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Linko
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2014

2006
Rules assistance for Im Bann der Pyramide
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Im Bann der Pyramide is a board game released in 2006 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Open Drafting.
You play an archaeologist in search of the kings chamber in a new pyramid that has been discovered. Using equipment you explore the hallways and chambers and get into one adventure after the other. Contents: 5 adventure cards (both sides usable) 1 kings' chamber (both sides usable) 5 archaeologist in 5 different colors 1 warehouse 54 pyramid cards including: 36 equipment cards 18 special cards Remake of Der Schatz des Pharaos with a few rules tweaks.
Im Bann der Pyramide 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 Im Bann der Pyramide is 20 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 Im Bann der Pyramide for ages 8 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.
Im Bann der Pyramide has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Im Bann der Pyramide belongs to these categories: Card Game and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Open Drafting. 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 Im Bann der Pyramide are: Wolfgang Kramer. 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 Im Bann der 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.