# Ramses II

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1997
- **BGG Rating**: 5.8
- **BGG Rank**: #11259
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Gunter Baars
- **Artists**: Chris Mitchell (I), IDL, Kinetic, Peter Rauter, Walter Pepperle
- **Publishers**: Ravensburger AG
- **Categories**: Ancient, Children's Game, Exploration, Memory, Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Memory, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
A perfect blend of memory-testing-fun and-Egyptian-mystery!Engaging-memory-mechanicsFast-paced-and-easy-to-learnGreat-family-filler-gameHeavy-reliance-on-luckCan-be-frustrating-for-hardcore-strategistsRECOMMENDED

## Description
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!

## FAQ
### 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.

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