
- BGG rank
- BGG #447
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Arboretum
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Totems: Call of the Ancestors
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Totems: Call of the Ancestors is an expansion for Tótems: El Juego de Cartas released in 2026 for 3–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Eric González and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Totems: Call of the Ancestors is the first expansion for Totems, created to expand the original game with new modes for 3 and 4 players, with more abilities and new ways to fight. —description from the publisher Tótems, La llamada de los Ancestros es la primera expansión de Tótems, creada para ampliar el juego original con nuevos modos para 3 y 4 jugadores, con más habilidades y nuevas formas de combatir. —description from the publisher (Spanish)
Totems: Call of the Ancestors supports 3–4 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 Totems: Call of the Ancestors is 10–20 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 Totems: Call of the Ancestors 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.
Totems: Call of the Ancestors belongs to these categories: Card Game, Number, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Totems: Call of the Ancestors are: Eric González. 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 Totems: Call of the Ancestors as an expansion for Tótems: El Juego de Cartas. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tótems: El Juego de Cartas to use it. Check that your edition of Tótems: El Juego de Cartas is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.