
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,926
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Silver & Gold: Pyramids
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2023

2019
Rules assistance for Silver & Gold
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Silver & Gold is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Phil Walker-Harding and its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Paper-and-Pencil.
Distant islands with golden treasures — who hasn't dreamed of that?! Silver & Gold combines simple rules, fast action, luck, and planning as players try to complete treasure map after treasure map, with the maps being printed on wipeable cards to allow for endless adventures. One at a time, an Expedition card is revealed, and each player crosses out fields on 1 of his 2 Treasure Map Cards corresponding to the pattern shown on the Expedition Card. Once 7 of the 8 Expedition Cards are revealed, and players mark their Treasure Map Cards accordingly, there will be 1 unused Expedition Card remaining. This signals the end of the round. After 4 rounds are played, the game ends and each player calculates his victory points. The player wit the most victory points wins.
Silver & Gold 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 Silver & Gold 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 Silver & Gold for ages 8 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.
Silver & Gold has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Silver & Gold belongs to these categories: Exploration and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Silver & Gold are: Phil Walker-Harding. 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 Silver & Gold 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.