
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,121
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Akrotiri
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Maracaibo: The Uprising
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Maracaibo: The Uprising is an expansion for Maracaibo released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 40–160 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexander Pfister and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Income, and Point to Point Movement.
The first big expansion of Maracaibo features several modules and scenarios, e.g. pushing the predominant nations out of the Caribbean (in competitive or cooperative mode). Other elements are asymmetrical player abilities, a new optional stories and legacy tiles as well as new project cards. Solo fans will encounter a new rival ("Jacque"). —description from the publisher
Maracaibo: The Uprising 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 Maracaibo: The Uprising is 40–160 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 Maracaibo: The Uprising for ages 12 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.
Maracaibo: The Uprising has a complexity rating of 3.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Maracaibo: The Uprising belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Income, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Maracaibo: The Uprising are: Alexander Pfister. 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 Maracaibo: The Uprising as an expansion for Maracaibo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Maracaibo to use it. Check that your edition of Maracaibo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.