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Pyramide du Pharaon
2010
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Pyramide du Pharaon is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Martin Tremblay and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
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About the game
The name of the game translate from French to "Pyramid of the Pharaoh". The intro of the game says that "the game has been discovered in archaeological research in Egypt and was designed by a Pharaoh during Ancient era where he invited guests to play a game during his parties where they had to build a pyramid with hieroglyphs carved on a tablet". It is an Egyptian theme card game based on both luck and strategy that is designed for the family with rules very easy to undestand. The goal of the game is to be the first to build his pyramid. In order to do so, the players need collect cards that represent different resources such as workers, materials, tools, administration, royal family and of course a pharaoh. Some cards have negative effect. During his turn, a player can draw a card or play a "Mystery" card which allow him to steal a card from another player, exchange a card, build his pyramid, play an extra turn or protect parts of his pyramid already built.
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- Éditions Gladius International, Inc.
Questions and answers
Pyramide du Pharaon supports 2–6 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 Pyramide du Pharaon 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 Pyramide du Pharaon for ages 7 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.
Pyramide du Pharaon has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Pyramide du Pharaon belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are 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 Pyramide du Pharaon are: Martin Tremblay. 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 Pyramide du Pharaon 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.