
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,138
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Praetor
- 2–5 players
- 75 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014

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Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period is an expansion for Teotihuacan: City of Gods released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andrei Novac, Daniele Tascini, and Rainer Ahlfors and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Area Movement.
Teotihuacan is bustling with action! The city is ever expanding and growing, drawing inhabitants from nearby areas to make Teotihuacan their new home. A glorious new temple has just been constructed, attracting local governors to seek the blessings of the gods as they continue to build and decorate the city. With the rapid progress also come new challenges, as the influx of people and activity demand adaptability to the seasons of change. Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period is a modular expansion which introduces several new options to enrich and expand the game experience. Asymmetrical player powers give each player a unique benefit. A prestigious fourth temple allows unlocking of permanent powerful abilities, while being much more difficult to advance on. Variable effects impact each season and eclipse. New engineering techniques and renewed plans for beautifying the central Pyramid of the Sun offer fresh challenges and possibilities. All modules are compatible with one another and can be enjoyed together or individually. —description from the publisher
Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period 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 Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period is 90–120 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 Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period 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.
Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period has a complexity rating of 3.9 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.
Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period belongs to these categories: Ancient and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Area 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 Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period are: Andrei Novac, Daniele Tascini, and Rainer Ahlfors. 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 Teotihuacan: Late Preclassic Period as an expansion for Teotihuacan: City of Gods. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Teotihuacan: City of Gods to use it. Check that your edition of Teotihuacan: City of Gods is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.