
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Secrets of the Lost Tomb: Ancient Myths and Legends
- 1–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2015

2015
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Secrets of the Lost Tomb is a board game released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Christopher Batarlis and Jim Samartino and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
Secrets of the Lost Tomb is a cooperative game of thrilling action-adventure and discovery. Players assume the roles of stalwart expedition members working together to investigate ancient mysteries, while surviving dangers and shielding humanity from the supernatural powers of The Tomb—an ancient vault filled with primeval powers perpetually struggling to be set free upon the world. Powers that mankind should never behold… Secrets is a tile laying game that allows players to build the tomb tile by tile, creating a new game board and adventure every time. The game is designed for one to six people, each of whom plays one of six possible Adventurers, each with unique powers, abilities, starting items, and attributes. With the main Cooperative Story Mode and 2 Competitive Modes of Play, many unique Adventurers to choose from, over 50 unique and detailed room tiles, over two hundred tokens, and over three hundred cards, Secrets of the Lost Tomb offers an Ever-Evolving, EPIC, Tomb-Crawling adventure every time you play.
Secrets of the Lost Tomb supports 1–6 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 Secrets of the Lost Tomb is 120 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 Secrets 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.
Secrets of the Lost Tomb has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Secrets of the Lost Tomb belongs to these categories: Horror, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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 Secrets 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 Secrets 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.