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Raiders of the Lost Tomb
2014
Rules assistance for Raiders of the Lost Tomb
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 10 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Raiders of the Lost Tomb
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Raiders of the Lost Tomb is a board game released in 2014 for 1–2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Christopher Batarlis and Jim Samartino and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
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About the game
The Tomb Diving Micro Game for 1-2 Players! In this Micro Game, players first take turns setting up the Random Tomb Tiles. Then once first player has been determined, one player starts with the Holy Grail and the other player wants to get it! After the Tomb is Set, Each player takes turns rolling a set of Pennies (d2's) and depending on how many Heads or Tails they get, they will come up with potential spaces they'll be able to move on. There are dangers along the way that players will try to avoid, like Trap Rooms and Monster Rooms... and there's also the powerful Portal Room that allows players to instantly Teleport between locations! The first player who can escape the Tomb with the Grail wins! But beware, there's also an Ancient Monster that is chasing both! And if he reaches the exit before the you do... you'll be trapped in the Lost Tomb forever!
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Publishers
- Everything Epic Games
Questions and answers
Raiders of the Lost Tomb supports 1–2 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 Tomb is 10 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 Tomb for ages 13 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 Tomb 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.
Raiders of the Lost Tomb belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Print & Play, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Tile Placement, and Modular Board. 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 Raiders of the Lost Tomb are: Christopher Batarlis and Jim Samartino. 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 Raiders of the Lost Tomb 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.