Valley of the Kings

Published 2014

When you die, you can take it with you! Take on the role of Egyptian nobles at the time of the pharaohs, preparing for death and burial in the Valley of the Kings. Players want to fill their tombs with food, canopic jars, statues, amulets and other treasures, and to do so they acquire cards that are laid out in the shape of a pyramid; purchase cards at the base of the pyramid, and it "crumbles" to bring cards higher in the pyramid to the base where they can be bought. The pyramid resets each round with new offerings. You score only for cards that you remove from your deck and stash in your tomb, so if you keep using valuable cards for their effects and don't entomb them before the game ends, you could lose out on big points! Whoever collects the most valuable artifacts in her tomb wins.

Designers

Valley of the Kings

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.18/5
Year
2014
BGG Rating
7.00
BGG Rank
#1260
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

Valley of the Kings supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Valley of the Kings takes about 45 minutes.
Valley of the Kings has a complexity rating of 2.18/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Valley of the Kings is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Valley of the Kings has a rating of 7.00/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 5,022 ratings. It is ranked #1260 overall.
Valley of the Kings was designed by Tom Cleaver. It was published in 2014.