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Space Aztecs
2022
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- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Space Aztecs is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Romaric Galonnier and its main mechanics are Memory, Deduction, and Turn Order: Stat-Based.
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About the game
The Aztecs are attacked by Alien invaders! Your goal is to accumulate points by gathering the inhabitants of your city and trying to protect them from the attacks of flying saucers. Each turn, starting with the first player, you will choose a face-down deck of cards from 8 then, simultaneously, choose a card that you will play, paying attention to the time of day indicated on it. Whoever is the earliest will play their card first and become the first player in the next round! There are several families of cards: the Warriors, the People of the High Society, the Villagers and the Agency. Each has its own scoring or particular effect. Some allow you to score points, others allow you to trigger flying saucer attacks. The game ends when a certain number of decks are empty or a certain number of flying saucers have been played.
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Questions and answers
Space Aztecs supports 2–6 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 Space Aztecs is 15 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 Space Aztecs for ages 8 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.
Space Aztecs has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Space Aztecs belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Memory, Deduction, and Turn Order: Stat-Based. 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 Space Aztecs are: Romaric Galonnier. 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 Space Aztecs 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.