Ramses II

Ravensburger AG · Board game · 1997
1–5 · best 4 Solo 30 min Weight 1.3/5
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5.8 rating BGG
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Our Verdict

A perfect blend of memory-testing-fun and-Egyptian-mystery!

Highlights
  • Engaging-memory-mechanics
  • Fast-paced-and-easy-to-learn
  • Great-family-filler-game
Keep in mind
  • Heavy-reliance-on-luck
  • Can-be-frustrating-for-hardcore-strategists
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About the game
Imagine that Pharaoh Ramses II got a bit scatterbrained and decided to hide all his treasures inside the pyramids, but now even he can't remember where everything is! That's the fun-filled-chaos-meets-memory-test-we have here in Ramses II. Your mission is to navigate the board and uncover those hidden-treasure chips to collect-the most points via search cards.

The gameplay is deceptively simple but keeps you on your toes. You'll move pyramids around the board, trying to find the-treasures-hidden-underneath. As the game progresses through three-different-levels of-cards, the stakes get higher. The real spice comes from the event cards. A sandstorm might rotate the board, making your mental map useless, or a 'Desert Poker'-moment might force you to gamble your progress against an opponent.

It's a game of shifting-probabilities. You need to balance your memory of where the chips were with the new positions created by moving the pyramids. As you reach the final-round-where-everything-is-worth-more, the tension really ramps up. It's a perfect blend of memory-work,-luck, and-quick-decision-making. If you're looking for a fast-paced game that's easy to teach but keeps everyone engaged until the last-chip-is-found, this-is-it!
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Game details

Families

Ancient: Egypt Components: 6 x 8 Grids Components: Game Box Used In Play Constructions: Pyramids Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Sphinx (Ravensburger)
Publisher Ravensburger AG
Designer Gunter Baars
Artist Chris Mitchell (I), IDL, Kinetic, Peter Rauter, Walter Pepperle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended age?
It's very accessible, recommended for ages 7+ though adults will enjoy the-challenge-too!
How long does a session last?
Expect a quick-session of about 20 to 30 minutes.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are straightforward, the real challenge is the memory part.
Can I play solo?
It's designed as a multiplayer game, but you can play a solo-memory-challenge-if you want.
How many players are there?
It supports 2 to 5 players.