- BGG rank
- BGG #31,386
- BGG rating
- 3.9
Wadjet
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 1996
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,842
- BGG rating
- 4.0
Palenque
1998
Rules assistance for Palenque
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- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Palenque
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Palenque is a board game released in 1998 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Dee Pomerleau.
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About the game
From the publisher: Four world famous rival archaeologists embark upon a journey which takes them into the heart of Central America. Hidden deep among the flora and the fauna of the tropical rain forest, lie the ruins of the ancient city of Palenque. There the four explorers encounter danger, mystery, and intrigue as they search the ancient temples for the hidden treasures of the Maya. Each archaeologist must recover certain treasures from the ancient Maya temples and be the first to return to the "Great Palace" to capture a prize each is willing to risk his/her life for. A keen memory and a poker face are needed to win.
Questions and answers
Palenque 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 Palenque 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 Palenque 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.
Palenque has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Palenque belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Ancient. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Palenque and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Palenque are: Dee Pomerleau. 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 Palenque 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.