
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,181
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Orbital
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2018

2019
Rules assistance for Uxmal
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Uxmal is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Eloi Pujadas and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Tile Placement.
The priests of an ancient city have agreed to honor their idols by building the Uxmal Pyramid. However, only one of them will be given the reputable title of High Priest. In order to become the most renowned priest, players must honor the Gods by praying to them and garnering their favor. Be careful, though, as their influence is unsteady and prone to change, and rivals won't hesitate to curse idols in order to hinder everyone's climb to power in Uxmal! —description from the publisher
Uxmal 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 Uxmal is 25 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 Uxmal 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.
Uxmal 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.
Uxmal belongs to these categories: Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Tile Placement. 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 Uxmal are: Eloi Pujadas. 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 Uxmal 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.