
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,996
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Big Trouble in Little China: The Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

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Secrets of the Lost Tomb: Ancient Myths and Legends is an expansion for Secrets of the Lost Tomb released in 2015 for 1–6 players, 60–120 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 Cooperative Game.
The Myths and Legends Continue A long time ago, before the Eternal Order of Perseus was formed, all sorts of ancient, terrible magics and evil creatures rampaged across the earth. As the Tomb has traveled our universe, moving across the ley lines of otherworldly energies, it has been the harbinger of mysterious, supernatural, inhuman forces. Now, only the audacious adventurers of the E.O.P. can stop these powers, once lost and long forgotten to the depths of the Tomb, now returned to cry havoc. This expansion presents six new and exciting scenarios, each with an immersive story and deadly creatures! Will you win the race for the Holy Grail against the German Super Soldier Maelstrom Squad? Or survive the night with a Tomb filled with vampire mobsters? Can you protect an ancient spider queen while she spins her magical web? Find Captain Nemo’s submarine before the Russians steal it or the Hell Golem sinks it! Prevent a deranged doctor from harnessing Medusa’s magic for his evil plans. Stop the ancient nemesis of the E.O.P., the draconians, from returning to Earth! To aid you in your quest, included are six diverse adventurers, equipped and ready to venture into the Tomb. In addition, there are six lavishly illustrated room tiles to explore. While on these new expeditions, you’ll find new items, artifacts, story cards, companions, and creatures—all in your quest to discover the Secrets of the Lost Tomb: Ancient Myths and Legends!
Secrets of the Lost Tomb: Ancient Myths and Legends 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: Ancient Myths and Legends is 60–120 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: Ancient Myths and Legends 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: Ancient Myths and Legends has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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: Ancient Myths and Legends belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. 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: Ancient Myths and Legends 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: Ancient Myths and Legends as an expansion for Secrets of the Lost Tomb. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Secrets of the Lost Tomb to use it. Check that your edition of Secrets of the Lost Tomb is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.