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Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City
2013
Rules assistance for Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City
For 2 players
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Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City is a board game released in 2013 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Chris Perello and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
In August 1847, Winfield Scott’s US Army was at the gates of Mexico City after a string of victories over Santa Anna. However, Scott paused to negotiate. Both sides used the delay to regroup, but when Scott heard a rumor that the Mexicans were casting cannon (true) at Molino del Rey (false), he resolved to take the place. The Mexicans saw it coming and prepared their defenses. The result was a narrow but costly American win that left the city's defenses intact. A quicker victory might have pushed into the city and ended the war. Game Contents: • 11 x 17” map • 40 die-cut counters • Scenario Instructions • Four page rule booklet Scale: • Level: Regiment • Hex: 352 yards
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Questions and answers
Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City is 60 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 Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City 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.
Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City belongs to these categories: Wargame and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City are: Chris Perello. 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 Molino Del Rey: Gateway to Mexico City 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.