Asmodee Eldritch Horror: Under the Pyramids Expansion (EH05)

EH05: Asmodee Eldritch Horror: Under the Pyramids is an expansion for Eldritch Horror that adds an Egypt-focused adventure, six locations, eight investigators, and new cards and story elements. It is intended for players who already have the base game and want more cooperative investigation and mystery content.

At a glance

Adds six Egypt locations, including Cairo, Tel El-Amarna, and the Nile River.
Introduces eight investigators, with Relics, Glamour spells, and legendary allies described as additions.
Includes a Museum Heist adventure and six Prelude cards, according to the listing.
The expansion's story centers on cultists and the Dark Pharaoh.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$64.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Adds new locations, investigators, and adventure elements to an existing Eldritch Horror game.
Cooperative investigation and side agendas offer additional character-focused play, as reflected in customer feedback.
The listed player range includes solo play as well as groups up to eight.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity and play
Brand	Asmodee
Model	EH05
Expansion for	Eldritch Horror
Players	1 to 8 players
Genre	Mystery
Game mechanics	cooperative, investigation, mystery
Estimated playing time	180 minutes, 2 hours
Recommended age	13 - 15 years

Contents and features
Included components listed	Cards
New investigators	Eight new investigators
Material	Cardstock
Batteries	No batteries required

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	11.75 x 11.75 x 6.75 inches
Weight listed	1.2 kg

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

This is an expansion for Eldritch Horror, not a standalone game. The listing gives playtime as both “180 minutes, 2 hours” and 2–4 hours in its title, and age guidance as ages 14+ in the title, “13 - 15 years” in manufacturer details, and “168” in a minimum-age field. Confirm the edition-specific playtime and age guidance before buying. The manufacturer contents field lists cards, while featured material also describes a side board and other additions, so check the selected listing for the exact package contents.

What’s in the box

Included

Cards

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Players who own Eldritch Horror and want an Egypt-themed cooperative investigation expansion.
Groups interested in additional investigators, locations, and scenario variety.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a complete standalone board game.
Players looking for a short session, given the listing's lengthy and inconsistent playtime claims.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 267 ratings

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Customer feedback describes this as a substantial addition to Eldritch Horror and highlights its challenging, distinctive play and investigation that lets characters pursue side agendas. This aligns with the listed cooperative investigation mechanics and new investigators, though the feedback does not establish a specific difficulty level or guarantee that every group will enjoy the challenge.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as a strong addition with substantial new content.
Customers appreciate the investigation and character side-agenda elements.

Frequently asked questions

Can Under the Pyramids be played by itself?

The listing identifies it as an expansion for Eldritch Horror, so buyers should have the base game.

What does this expansion add?

The listing describes six Egypt locations, eight investigators, a Museum Heist adventure, and six Prelude cards. Exact package contents should be checked because the component listing names only cards.

How long does a game take?

The listing is inconsistent: one detail says “180 minutes, 2 hours,” while the title gives 2–4 hours. Treat the duration as uncertain.

What age is it for?

Age details conflict across the listing. The title says ages 14+, while other manufacturer fields give “13 - 15 years” and “168.”