Pharaoh Mino is dead, and the throne falls to his son: pharaoh Mido. Mido, dissatisfied with the appearance of the pyramid in which his father was buried, is concerned about his own legacy.

He wants his tomb to perfectly reflect his majesty and has decreed that 2-4 architects must build jewel-encrusted pyramids. In Pyramido, the Architect who builds the most impressive pyramid will be appointed Vizier and enjoy wealth and power beyond belief.