Helping an eccentric archaeologist unearth an ancient tomb in the Desert of Skulls seems like an easy task for a heroic adventurer like YOU. But when that tomb turns out to belong to Akharis - a legendary ruler from a previous age - and when you discover some of his followers are trying to return the evil pharaoh to life, YOU must act quickly.Soon you will have to learn the true meaning of the Curse of the Mummy! It will take a real hero to defeat Akharis and uncover the untold wealth of treasure hidden within the treacherous tomb.With brand new covers, a new format, and revised rules that make the adventures simpler and easier to play, the Fighting Fantasy series is looking better than ever and will appeal to a whole new generation as well as existing fans!