
- BGG rank
- BGG #121
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2012

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Imperial Settlers: Aztecs is an expansion for Imperial Settlers released in 2016 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck.
Description from the publisher: Imperial Settlers: Aztecs bring new rules, a new resource, and a sixth faction to the world of Imperial Settlers! Prayer actions and blessing tokens bring religion to the world, while the Aztecs build temples and organize festivals and ceremonies to gain favors and be blessed! With this expansion, all other factions will also be able to add religion and their own pantheon of gods to their Empires. This expansion includes a new faction board, the Aztecs faction deck, blessing tokens, and expansion cards for the original factions that complement the Aztecs abilities.
Imperial Settlers: Aztecs supports 1–4 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 Imperial Settlers: Aztecs is 45–90 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 Imperial Settlers: Aztecs for ages 10 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.
Imperial Settlers: Aztecs has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Imperial Settlers: Aztecs belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck. 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 Imperial Settlers: Aztecs are: Ignacy Trzewiczek. 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 Imperial Settlers: Aztecs as an expansion for Imperial Settlers. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Imperial Settlers to use it. Check that your edition of Imperial Settlers is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.