Inca Empire

Published 2010

In Inca Empire, each player is an "Apu," or leader of one of the four regions ("suyus"). Your job as an Apu is to increase your status in the eyes of the divine emperor ("Sapa Inca") by doing the best job of expanding and improving the empire. Each Apu begins with the manpower of their region. They build roads and conquer neighboring regions, increasing the manpower and resources available to them. Apus are rewarded for each new region they add to the empire and for improvements such as terraces, garrisons, cities, and temples. The player who has the most victory points (VP) at the moment Pizarro arrives at the Inca capital of Cuzco wins the game. Note: Due to the highly interactive nature of the Sun card placement, Inca Empire cannot be played with only two players. Inca Empire is a reimplementation of Tahuantinsuyu.

Mechanics

Hand Management Network and Route Building Route/Network Building

Categories

Civilization Exploration

Designers

Alan D. Ernstein

Publishers

White Goblin Games Z-Man Games
Inca Empire

Game Info

Players
3-4 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.14/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
6.99
BGG Rank
#2707
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Inca Empire supports 3 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Inca Empire takes about 120 minutes.
Inca Empire has a complexity rating of 3.14/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Inca Empire is 12+.
Inca Empire has a rating of 6.99/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,489 ratings. It is ranked #2707 overall.
Inca Empire was designed by Alan D. Ernstein. It was published in 2010.