A 1 to 2 player shooting game where each player assumes the role of an archaeological treasure hunter armed with a magical cane who travels across rivers and deserts and explores the insides of pyramids searching for lost treasure while killing mummies and other evil creatures. Each player gets a choice of what kind of firepwoer to use for his or her character's magical cane: Light, Spark, or Fire.

The Maze of Kings features two adventurers, Linda and James who are out searching for treasure among the pyramids.