The Bottom Line
This review is of Oh, Pharaoh! from SimplyFun, although it's made by Uberplay. Oh, Pharaoh! makes a great Family game for those with older children. In this game you build numbered pyramids to score points but watch out for the thieves and tax collectors!
Pros
- Clever game that's fun for both older children and adults.
- Perfect for a family game or group get-together.
- Quick paced, making it fun to play, but not too fast for those who like to think.
- Great quality product.
Cons
- Cards a little too small, making them a bit difficult to hold.
- The trading aspect doesn't seem too necessary.
- Most of the artwork is cute, but some shows immodestly dressed pyramid building slaves.
Description
- For 3 to 4 players, ages 10 and up and takes about 40 minutes to play.
- Has a fair amount of strategy, luck, and negotiation involved.
- Comes with: 90 small playing cards, 1 game board, 1 overseer, 1 die, and rulebook.
- Watch an online video from SimplyFun to actually see how this family game is played!
- SimplyFun family games are sold directly through consultants, you can even become one.
- Consultants come to your home and throw a fun game party with you and your friends.
- Family games can be bought directly from their web site.
Guide Review - Oh, Pharaoh! Family Game Review
Oh, Pharaoh! is a lot of fun to play, especially with the clever rules. I like the strategy part of this game, which makes it refreshing. The artwork is cute although the little people on the cards aren't dressed modestly as they stereotype pyramid building slaves in loin cloths. The trading aspect of the game doesn't seem quite necessary either, but I think that depends on the players. , who come to your home and throw a game party so you can learn how to play some of their great games.
