—
rating
Ludopedia
5.8
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
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
Rules manual not indexed yet
Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.
About the game
What you do in a play session
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!
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!
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Best player count
BGG community vote
1
OK
2
REC
3
BEST
4
BEST
5
REC
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Ravensburger AG
Designer
Gunter Baars
Artist
Chris Mitchell (I), IDL, Kinetic, Peter Rauter, Walter Pepperle
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
2,693owners
59wishlist
2want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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.
Other Games You'll Like
Based on mechanics and theme