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Synopsis

Pyramid Adventures: Episode 1 - Treasures of the Lost Pyramid is the first and only installment in the Pyramid Adventures series. It was never planned for a sequel. The game is an adaptation of a book by Jack Sughrue. The story is about world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Olivia Pitt and her nephew Dash Daniels who discover an ancient pyramid in Egypt. They become trapped inside and Dr. Pitt is kidnapped by the evil pharaoh Antu. It's up to Dash and his cat to help him escape the pyramid.

The game plays like a typical side-scrolling platformer with an educational twist. The main theme of the game is nutrition and the game was sponsored by the National Cancer Institute of the United States. In the game, the player controls Dash and must defeat Antu's evil minions and restore order inside the pyramid. Dash is helped spiritually by the gods Tofu and Yam. With his slingshot he can defeat enemies. Dash can also pick up items and store them in your backpack. Collectibles include bonus lives and gold. Gold can be used to purchase important items for survival, such as a sleeping bag. Dash can examine anything in the pyramid and each examination provides additional clues to unlock the pyramid's secrets.

Dash must eat and sleep regularly to stay alive. So he must look for healthy food. He also has to feed several creatures inside the pyramid (as part of restoring balance), such as a sphinx and Sebek the Devourer. In doing so, the player learns about the USDA food group pyramid.

The pyramid also includes an arcade room where the player can play mini-games. With each mini-game, he can earn gold.

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