
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,565
- BGG rating
- 4.3
Relic Raiders: Treasure of the Lost Pyramid
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2008

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Relic Raiders: Haunted Ruins is a board game released in 2008 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Tom Greenwalt and its main mechanics are Action Points.
An innovative 3-D pop-up game (no assembly required), in which each player has to find a way out of the haunted ruins, and avoid the zombie. Players can actually physically move the pathways on the 3-D game board to either improve their own route or hinder their opponents' route.
Relic Raiders: Haunted Ruins supports 2–4 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 Relic Raiders: Haunted Ruins 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 Relic Raiders: Haunted Ruins for ages 6 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.
Relic Raiders: Haunted Ruins 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.
Relic Raiders: Haunted Ruins belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Horror, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Action Points. 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 Relic Raiders: Haunted Ruins are: Tom Greenwalt. 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 Relic Raiders: Haunted Ruins 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.