# Pairamid

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 5.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.57 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Artists**: Alvin Madden
- **Publishers**: SimplyFun
- **Categories**: Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move

## Verdict
If you love exploring pyramids with a dash of luck, Pairamid offers quick fun and clever color tactics.Unique two‑color playDynamic movementShort playtimeHigh reliance on diceLearning curve for rulesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Pairamid whisks players straight into ancient Egypt, where pyramids hide treasure and deadly traps. Each participant picks two colors—represented by pyramid markers—and controls researchers that crawl through the colored corridors of the board. A turn starts with the first player rolling all dice and selecting one to place on a matching space, regardless of whose color it is. The researcher of that color then moves the indicated number of spaces, jumping over occupied squares. Landing on the White Scarab rewards all players with markers of that color with the treasure amount shown; landing on the Black Scarab makes them lose the same amount. The scarabs advance chamber by chamber, increasing or decreasing the score each time. The Great Chamber acts as a shortcut and also as the final spot: when a researcher enters it after the matching scarab is already there, that scarab’s value (+7 or -7) is scored and the game ends. The player with the most treasure tokens wins. The game blends dice luck with team‑based planning, as you must support your own colors while hindering opponents. In about 30 minutes, 2–4 players enjoy a quick, light, and twist‑filled experience, perfect for fans of exploration games with a dash of randomness.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game take?
Approximately 30 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
Light, with a BGG weight of 1.5/5, suitable for beginners and casual gamers.

### What components are included?
Pyramid board, colored markers, colored dice, treasure tokens, and white and black scarabs.

### Is it good for players who dislike a lot of randomness?
The game relies heavily on dice rolls, so those who prefer full control may find it limiting.

### Do I need to manage colors I don’t control?
Yes, you handle two colors at once and must watch what happens to opponents’ colors as well.

### Are there any expansions?
No official expansions have been released so far.