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Sphinx
1999
Rules assistance for Sphinx
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Sphinx
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Sphinx is a board game released in 1999 for 2–4 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Gunter Baars and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Memory.
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About the game
The Pharaoh has built a very mysterious pyramid with long corridors full of secret doors leading to the treasure chamber, which is guarded by three mighty sphinxes. Without the right sphinx cards you cannot reveal their secrets and cannot get past them. Listen to the clues from the mummies, collect the sphinx cards as you pass through the corridors and conquer the sphinxes...only then can you get to the legendary treasure! OBJECT OF THE GAME - The player who reaches the treasure room in the center of the game board and conquers the three sphinx with the correct Sphinx cards wins the game. ---From the rulebook---
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Publishers
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Sphinx 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 Sphinx is 30–40 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 Sphinx 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.
Sphinx has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Sphinx belongs to these categories: Exploration and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Memory. 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 Sphinx are: Gunter Baars. 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 Sphinx 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.