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Raiders of the Lost Ark Game
1981
Rules assistance for Raiders of the Lost Ark Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Raiders of the Lost Ark Game
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Raiders of the Lost Ark Game is a board game released in 1981 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Based on the movie of the same title, players move around a world map collecting cards and try to obtain the Ark, Staff of Ra, and the Map Room. Players can move by rolling the die and trying to pass through a country space to get a card. Some paths have checkpoints which require a Passport to avoid losing a turn. Ambush and Hostage cards are played against opponents to steal one of their cards, or make them lose a turn. As soon as one collects the Ark, Staff, and Map cards at once (only 1, 2, and 3 of which are available), they move to a designated country to win.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Kenner
Questions and answers
Raiders of the Lost Ark Game 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark Game is 30 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark Game 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.
Raiders of the Lost Ark Game has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Raiders of the Lost Ark Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Roll / Spin and Move. 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 catalogue lists Raiders of the Lost Ark Game 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.