- BGG rank
- BGG #26,580
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Treasures and Trapdoors
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1990
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,866
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Treasure of the Pharaohs
1974
Rules assistance for Treasure of the Pharaohs
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- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Treasure of the Pharaohs
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Treasure of the Pharaohs is a board game released in 1974 for 2–6 players and 45 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
A 3-dimensional board game set inside an Egyptian pyramid, where the winner is the first player to pass through all the hazards in the pyramid and discover the treasure hidden in the sarcophagus. Players take it in turns to roll the dice and move their explorer along the track, following the directions on the board and negotiating the various hazards, including: The Great Stone of Cheops; The Spiral Maze; The Pit of Snakes; The Wheel of Anubis and finally the sarcophagus itself. As well as a basic board, the game comes with 2 triangular cardboard inserts which together form the shape of a pyramid, a square plastic tub and spinner (the sarcophagus) which holds the treasure token and the 3 curse tokens, and various other plastic objects to represent the hazards.
Questions and answers
Treasure of the Pharaohs supports 2–6 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 Treasure of the Pharaohs is 45 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.
Treasure of the Pharaohs has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Treasure of the Pharaohs belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Maze, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 catalogue lists Treasure of the Pharaohs 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.