Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period

Board&Dice, Bucaneiros Jogos, CrowD Games · Board game · 2019
1–4 · best 4 Solo 90–120 min Weight 3.9/5
8.9 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
8.9 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're already a fan of Teotihuacan and crave more depth and variability, this expansion is a feast for elevating your strategies!

Highlights
  • New asymmetrical powers
  • Challenging fourth temple
  • Unpredictable seasonal effects
  • Increased replayability
  • Flexible modules
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Increases complexity
  • Learning curve
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About the game
Teotihuacan is bustling with activity, attracting new inhabitants and expanding its borders! With the construction of a magnificent new temple, local governors seek divine blessings as they enhance and decorate the metropolis. However, this rapid growth brings unprecedented challenges, requiring leaders to adapt to the constant changes of the seasons. Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period is a modular expansion designed to supercharge your base game experience. It introduces a host of new features that can be used together or separately, allowing you to customize each game. Get ready for asymmetrical player powers, giving everyone a unique advantage from the start and encouraging different strategies. A prestigious fourth temple, even more challenging to ascend, offers the chance to unlock permanent and super-powerful abilities. Furthermore, the expansion brings variable effects that impact each season and eclipse, adding a layer of unpredictability and adaptability. New engineering techniques and ambitious plans to beautify the central Pyramid of the Sun ensure there will always be fresh challenges and opportunities for you to explore and master. It's the perfect chance to dive even deeper into Teotihuacan's rich culture and prove your mastery as a builder!
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Country: Mexico Game: Teotihuacan Misc: LongPack Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Native Americans / First Peoples
Publisher Board&Dice, Bucaneiros Jogos, CrowD Games, Game Harbor, Giochix.it, Jumping Turtle Games, Maldito Games, Pixie Games, Portal Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, sternenschimmermeer
Designer Andrei Novac, Daniele Tascini, Rainer Ahlfors
Artist Magdalena Klepacz, Paulina Wach
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period a standalone game or an expansion?
It's an expansion! To play Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period, you need to own the base game Teotihuacan. It adds new modules and elements to enrich the original experience.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 1 to 4 players. The solo mode remains an option!
How long does a game last with the expansion?
Game duration might increase slightly due to the new options and strategies, but generally stays within the 90 to 120-minute range, depending on player experience and the modules used.
What level of complexity does this expansion add?
It adds a significant level of complexity. With asymmetrical powers, a new temple, and variable effects, decision-making deepens, making the game even more 'expert-friendly'.
Can the expansion modules be used separately?
Yes, that's one of its big advantages! You can choose which modules to include in each game, allowing you to customize the experience and introduce new features gradually.
What are the main new components the expansion brings?
The expansion introduces new boards for the fourth temple, new engineering and decoration tiles for the pyramid, and components representing the asymmetrical powers and variable season effects.
Who is this expansion best suited for?
It's ideal for players who have already mastered the base game Teotihuacan and are looking for more strategic depth, variability, and new challenges. If you love 'heavy euros' and want to expand your options even further, this is for you!