- BGG rating
- 6.9
Xibalba: Generals Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,504
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Xibalba
2016
Rules assistance for Xibalba
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Xibalba
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Xibalba is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by André Schillo and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Action Points.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Xibalba: Tactics Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2016
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About the game
Imagine a world in which our technologic enhancements yield the powerful diesel-driven machines of the early 20th century. A world in which the discovery of an alien resource has changed the industrial evolution forever. Where the military arsenals have never been used to incite a world war, but for the very survival of mankind. It is the year 1948 and the world as we know it has ceased to exist. Welcome to Xibalba, where the remains of civilization fight for their very survival in an inter-apocalyptic dieselpunk world. In Xibalba, players gather resources, expand their bases with soldier, civilian, and structure cards, weaken their opponents by attacking and raiding them, and enter the contended ark to loot Paragon in order to win the game. Xibalba is designed for two to four players. A second copy of Xibalba allows games of up to eight players! Game features: 8 appealing player factions to choose from Clever combinations of dice and card gameplay Adjustable game duration New strategic possibilities with each game A unique dieselpunk setting Atmospheric full color artworks High replayability Xibalba is played in a turnaround sequence with players rolling dice to determine their resources and attacks and then taking their actions by purchasing cards, performing attacks and loot for Paragon. The first player who reaches a certain amount of Paragon (defined upfront) wins the game. Thus the victory conditions are adjustable, the game duration can vary by a lot.
Designers
Publishers
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Voodoo Games (II)
Questions and answers
Xibalba 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 Xibalba is 30–60 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 Xibalba 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.
Xibalba has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Xibalba belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Action Points. 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 Xibalba are: André Schillo. 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 Xibalba 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.