Cleopatra and the Society of Architects
Cleopatra has offered a prize to the architect who can design the finest palace. As building begins, it's clear that the promise of great riches has attracted the very best designs, and competition among the members of the Society of Architects is fierce. Some have clearly been tempted to curry favor with the figures of the underworld. There are widespread rumors of midnight meetings and secret, forbidden rituals. And now, amulets and hieroglyphs honoring Sobek, the Crocodile-god, are appearing in strange places inside the new construction. Will temptation drive you to the worshipers of Sobek, and to a violent end in the belly of Cleopatra's favorite pet? Or will you survive to become the chief architect of the Kingdom - and win the great riches offered by the Queen?
The object of the game is to become the wealthiest of Cleopatra's architects, by constructing the most magnificent and valuable parts of her Palace.
Given the intense competition that reigns among the members of the Society of Architects, you will often be tempted to deal with shady characters and trade in materials of dubious origins.
While these corrupt practices may indeed allow you to stay a step ahead of the pack, they come at a heavy price: Cursed corruption amulets honoring Sobek, the Crocodile-god, which are stored inside your Pyramid of Corruption, hidden from the preying eyes of your competitors.
When Cleopatra finally strolls into her new Palace, at the end of the game, the most corrupt architect (the one with the most amulets) will be seized and offered to her sacred crocodile as a tasty morsel! Only then will the wealthiest architect, from among those still alive, be selected and declared winner of the game.
Contains
Rules booklet
Five Punchboards
A Quarry
A Deck of 110 cards
5 Dice of the Great Priest
5 Pyramids of Corruption
5 Summary Sheets
|
|
(
