In Buried Memories, players become explorers searching the layered remains of forgotten civilizations. Dig through the excavation site, recover valuable artifacts, complete ancient statues and vases, and decide how far you're willing to push your luck before hidden creatures force you to stop.

On your turn, reveal as many accessible tiles from the dig site as you dare. Every artifact may be worth valuable points, but revealing two matching creatures immediately ends your turn. Collect gemstones, assemble vases and statues, and carefully manage risk to reach the target score before your rivals.

As objectives are completed, sealed envelopes unlock new content, new artifacts, and new ways to explore the mysteries of the past. Every opened envelope enriches future games with additional content and surprises.