
- BGG rank
- BGG #17
- BGG rating
- 8.2
The Castles of Burgundy
- 2–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy
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Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy is an expansion for Chichén Itzá released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 75–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stefan Feld.
The gods are feeling playful and influence the battle each round with unexpected events. They might help you or be a burden in your fight against foes and beasts Three new beasts roam the land. Each requires a different tactic to win against and not get defeated by their different abilities The old tunnels have been reopened in the mines, letting your soldiers and heroes traverse great distances with ease.
Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy is 75–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy are: Stefan Feld. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Chichén Itzá: Beasts and Prophecy as an expansion for Chichén Itzá. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Chichén Itzá to use it. Check that your edition of Chichén Itzá is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.