Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Easier to teach
High replayability
Low interaction
Scales well
Light strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Route a scholar among ancient temples, arrange elemental runes, and break the strongest curses before rivals do.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Set Collection
Gather related items that become more valuable when scored together.
Pattern Recognition
Identify recurring visual, spatial, or logical arrangements.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has different abilities, restrictions, or strategic advantages.
Area Majority
Compete to have the strongest presence in areas that award control or points.
Action Queue
Place actions into an ordered queue that resolves now or on later turns.
Read the full game description
Mystery of the Temples is a compact route-and-set-collection game about scholars restoring cursed sanctuaries. Players move around a ring of temples, gather elemental crystals in a deliberate sequence, and spend those patterns to lift curses worth victory points. The order of crystals matters, so every stop influences the next several turns; shared temple bonuses and character powers add just enough contention to a brisk puzzle.
