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Rules assistance for Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Great Apocalypse
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 60–120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 4.0/5
Rules assistant for Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Great Apocalypse
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Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Great Apocalypse 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 Cooperative Game and Action Points.
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About the game
The End is Near! Thousands of years before recorded history, when man was still infantile, the eternal powers protected Earth with the consent of the gods. When those gods saw mankind mistreat the world, though, the deities saw fit to create two horrific punishments: the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and da Vinci's inventions. These ungodly forces on Earth chime the resounding gong of the end of days, and now only an expedition dispatched by the E.O.P. can prevent the Apocalypse from destroying our world. This expansion pack includes three great scenarios and the giant Journey to the Tomb tile, each adding great gameplay and immersive stories that will thrill your senses. Will you survive the plagues of Egypt and escape the grasp of Death himself? Can your team undo the prophecy and make their own fate in a race against the Four Horsemen? Will you recover the secret to da Vinci’s greatest invention—and greatest mistake—in order to stop the dead from rising and destroying humankind? The Journey to the Tomb a dangerous one and the great outdoors can lead to great treasures but also great hazards. By making this journey, the adventurers can reap the rewards of their well-stocked nautical plane, but they must face the beasts of the island’s jungles. To aid you in your quest, included are two new adventurers, equipped and ready to venture into the Tomb. In addition, you’ll find two lavishly illustrated rooms to explore. While on these new expeditions, you’ll find new items, artifacts, stories, companions, and creatures—all in your quest to discover the Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Great Apocalypse.
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Questions and answers
Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Great Apocalypse 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: The Great Apocalypse 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: The Great Apocalypse 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: The Great Apocalypse 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: The Great Apocalypse belongs to these categories: Horror, Exploration, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and 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 Secrets of the Lost Tomb: The Great Apocalypse 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: The Great Apocalypse 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.