
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,796
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Isles of Terror
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Xibalba: Tactics Expansion
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Xibalba: Tactics Expansion is an expansion for Xibalba released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by André Schillo and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Area Majority / Influence.
Tactics is the first mini expansion for Xibalba. It adds 32 new event Cards to your regular games of Xibalba and offers a lot more interesting choices and possibilities.
Xibalba: Tactics Expansion 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: Tactics Expansion is 30–120 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 Xibalba: Tactics Expansion 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: Tactics Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Area Majority / Influence. 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: Tactics Expansion 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: Tactics Expansion as an expansion for Xibalba. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Xibalba to use it. Check that your edition of Xibalba is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.