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Treasure of the Pharaohs, Palitoy, 1974
Experience the danger and excitement of searching for long lost treasure. Explore the ancient pyramid, but beware the "Curse of Pharaoh". Treasure of the Pharaohs is a 3D board game published by Palitoy in 1974.
Treasure of the Pharaohs, Palitoy, 1974
The game was no doubt inspired by the Tutankhamun exhibition, which was held in 1972 at the British Museum in London, attracting around 1.7 million visitors. This was such a huge media event that the whole of Britain went Tutankhamun mad and interest in all things Egyptian soared. The game is visually quite impressive when set up, making it very popular with collectors.
Game Details
Game: Treasure of the Pharaohs
Company: Palitoy
Players: 2-6
Year: 1974
Game Play
Each player chooses an Explorer (playing piece) and travels around the pyramid, avoiding various hazards along the way. Movement is largely determined by the throw of a die. The object of the game is to be the first player to pass through all the hazards and discover the treasure, which is hidden in the sarcophagus.
Game Contents
A fully complete game will have the following contents.
1 game board
6 playing pieces
2 pyramid walls
4 wall clips
1 sarcophagus with 4 lids
1 sarcophagus spinner
1 collar for top of the pyramid
1 door frame with 1 block (great stone of Cheops)
1 stone steps
1 bridge with 1 moving trapdoor
1 wheel of Anubis with 1 fixing cap and 1 pin
2 mummies
1 pharaohs mask (the treasure)
3 curse of the pharaoh scrolls
1 die
1 set of rules
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