- BGG rank
- BGG #3,669
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Cuzco
2023
Rules assistance for Cuzco
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 75–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Cuzco
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Cuzco is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 75–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stefan Feld and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Worker Placement with Dice Workers.
About the game
As Chasqui, you deliver important information by order of the Sapa Inca, the ruler of the Inca Empire from the capital Cuzco to the villages spread across the Empire. You study at the University of Cuzco to increase your status, and operate a blooming farm. Religion also plays an important role, and therefore you send priest to the temple and collect offerings to propitiate the gods and grant their support. —description from the publisher
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Designers
Publishers
- Queen Games
Questions and answers
Cuzco 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 Cuzco 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 Cuzco 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.
Cuzco has a complexity rating of 3.5 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.
Cuzco belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Worker Placement with Dice Workers. 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 Cuzco 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 Cuzco as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.