Curios Board Game

What's Worth Digging For?

Every player at the table knows something — but nobody knows everything. In Curios, you're racing to excavate ancient artifacts before your rivals, but the real game is in the information you hold, share, and withhold. A single whispered clue can shift the entire dig site, and the difference between a fortune and a handful of dust comes down to reading the room as much as reading the ruins.

About the Game

Published by Alderac Entertainment Group, Curios is a light, fast-playing deduction and set-collection game set in the world of competitive archaeology. Players take on the role of rival excavators uncovering artifacts of unknown value — the catch is that each player holds secret knowledge about which artifacts are worth the most. You can share hints, act on what you observe, and try to direct your opponents toward low-value digs while you quietly claim the treasures. The game rewards sharp observation and a little calculated misdirection in equal measure.

The entire experience fits into a charming collectible tin, making it as easy to store as it is to pull off the shelf on a whim.

Who Should Play It

Curios plays two to five players and is ideal with three or four around the table — enough competing interests to make the information puzzle really sing. It's designed for ages fourteen and up, though confident younger players will find it accessible. With a play time of around thirty minutes and rules light enough to explain in a few minutes, this is a strong choice for couples looking for something more interesting than a classic card game, or as a warm-up before a heavier game night. It's also a genuinely great gateway title for friends who claim they don't like board games.

What's in the Tin

The game comes packaged in a sturdy collectible tin — practical for storage and sharp-looking on a shelf. Inside you'll find everything needed to run the dig, with components that punch above the weight you'd expect for a game this compact. The small footprint and self-contained packaging make Curios a natural candidate for travel, game nights away from home, or keeping behind the counter as a go-to recommendation for customers who want something quick, clever, and easy to love.