Canterville Games™ Original
Secrets in the Sand
Secrets in the Sand
Race against archaeological expeditions across desert sands, jungle oases and rivers to find the lost tombs in this fast-paced board game of speed, strategy and luck!
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Players
2-6
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Hours
1-2
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Ages
8+
How to Play:
Secrets in the Sand is an action-packed game of strategy and speed, which only gets faster as the game goes on. Every round consists of three steps:
To view the full game rules, download the Field Guide in your language below:
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English
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Deutsch
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Español
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People are talking.
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Solid experience
“Feels like you're going through the Sahara desert looking for temples and treasures...a solid experience!”
– Unfiltered Gamer
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Genuine fun
"This game crushes it...anyone can sit down and play, and it has a core loop that genuinely is really fun.”
– The Cardboard Herald
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Beautiful artwork
"The minimalistic board and pieces combined with the beautiful artwork on the cards looks FANTASTIC.”
– Ryan on BGG
Game FAQs
What's in the box?
Every copy of Secrets in the Sand includes the following items:
- Premium Game Board
- Dig Cards x 150
- Minister Cards x 100
- Travel Cards x 75
- Dig Camps x 300
- Tombs x 3
- Dice x 2
- Player Mats x 6
- Canvas Bags x 6
- Field Guide
- Rule Book
How many people can play?
A minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 players
How long does it take to play?
Between 30 and 120 minutes, depending on the number of tombs you wish to discover.
What age range is recommended?
Due to the small pieces, this game is best for players aged 8+
Can you play it multiple times?
Absolutely! You'll have a different experience every time you play, thanks to the random starting places, the random artifact locations, and how different people react to the unique gameplay.
What are the weight & size specs?
The game box is 30 x 30 cm, and weighs 2 kg.
When unfolded, the game board itself measures 60 x 60 cm.