
- BGG rank
- BGG #192
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Star Wars: Outer Rim
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita
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Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita is an expansion for Civilization: A New Dawn released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tony Fanchi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
Beyond the borders of your fledgling civilization, the great unknown awaits - a land of vast open spaces, a map sparsely decorated with sketches of fantastic creatures, and a note saying, "Here are dragons". As you progress through the ages, your civilization will spread to these lands and meet other emerging nations. But only if you first venture into the unknown as brave explorers. This expansion is packed with new material and new possibilities that will expand the boundaries of your civilization. With Terra Incognita, you now have the opportunity to explore your surroundings, explore new landscapes, and make the game board dynamic as you play. Your cities will develop new districts that will give you new abilities. New forms of government offer you advantages, and the battle is redefined with more armies. Ten new leaders will also allow you to double the number of civilizations you can play. With Terra Incognita, up to five players can now build their own civilizations and discover new areas, making the expansion an essential addition to Civilization: A New Dawn!
Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita supports 2–5 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 Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita is 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 Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita 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.
Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita has a complexity rating of 3.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita are: Tony Fanchi. 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 Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita as an expansion for Civilization: A New Dawn. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Civilization: A New Dawn to use it. Check that your edition of Civilization: A New Dawn is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.