Pax Porfiriana
Scheme to overthrow or support Mexico's dictator through four different paths to power.
Who it's for
Political game fans and history buffs who want a dense, multi-path power struggle.
Not for you if…
You want accessible rules. Eklund games are famously dense with historical footnotes.
Vibe's take
political scheming, four victory paths, historically dense, tableau building, regime shifts
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About this game
Scheme to overthrow or support Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz through a card tableau of businesses, troops, and political connections. Four victory conditions are possible: topple Diaz by revolution, command loyalty, accumulate wealth, or achieve US annexation. Card play is the engine: buy cards from a shared market, play them to your tableau for income and influence, or use them for one-time effects. The political climate shifts through regime cards that change which victory condition is achievable. A Phil Eklund design: historically rich, mechanically dense, and politically unflinching.
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By the numbers
Players
Duration
120 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.6 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #741
4.0k ratings
Published
2012
Language
Heavy text
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