As the Pharoah's Son, it is up to the player to lift the curse of Anubis, God of the Dead, by reaching the Temple of Ra, and solving the riddle of the Sphinx. The player must navigate past thieves and scorpions on his journey.
The Prince can trade with wandering nomads, dig for buried treasure, make offerings to the gods, or seek counsel and healing with Isis, the goddess of fertility and motherhood. Great care must be exercised in his journey, for the Prince can weaken from thirst. He will also sustain wounds from the hostile creatures of the land, including Anubis himself. The player's goal is to make the correct offering (or offerings) to the Temple of Ra.
The game involves gameplay mechanics such as sling-throwing, rock-hurling, and avoiding enemies while managing resources like health and inner strength points.