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Pyramids

10 questions players ask about Pyramids. Pick one for the answer. See also the full rulebook.

Updated 2026-11-05.

  • Setup
  • Round Structure
  • Scoring

Setup

  • Can the card dealt during setup be played on the first turn?
  • In the first round, how many construction cards can you play, and how many can you keep?
  • In a 2-player game, which God tiles are in play each round?

Round Structure

  • What counts as a pair of cards when choosing from the Quarry?
  • After Sekhmet, do you draw back up to one construction card at the end of the round?
  • Under Horus, do you keep two cards after drafting a pair and playing only one?
  • Can you skip building on the Obelisk or Tomb after playing your Pyramid card?
  • Can you save unplayed construction cards and play them several rounds later?

Scoring

  • Does the Pyramid bonus for the longest connection double the points of that connection?
  • If two colors tie for the longest connection, do you score the bonus for both?