Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar
Ancient · Civilization

Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar

Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar presents a new game mechanism: dynamic worker placement. Players representing different Mayan tribes place their workers on giant connected gears, and as the gears rotate they take the workers

2–4 players90 minages 13heavy difficulty
About the game

What is Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar

Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar presents a new game mechanism: dynamic worker placement. Players representing different Mayan tribes place their workers on giant connected gears, and as the gears rotate they take the workers to different action spots.

During a turn, players can either (a) place one or more workers on the lowest visible spot of the gears or (b) pick up one or more workers. When placing workers, they must pay corn, which is used as a currency in the game. When they pick up a worker, they perform certain actions depending on the position of the worker. Actions located "later" on the gears are more valuable, so it's wise to let the time work for you – but players cannot skip their turn; if they have all their workers on the gears, they have to pick some up. 

The game ends after one full revolution of the central Tzolkin gear. There are many paths to victory. Pleasing the gods by placing crystal skulls in deep caves or building many temples are just two of those many paths...

Specs

Game details

Players
2–4
Age
+13
Duration
90 min
Difficulty
Heavy
Type
Board game
Year
2012
Mechanics
Bias · End Game Bonuses · Turn Order: Claim Action
Categories
Ancient · Civilization · Economic
Designer
Simone Luciani
Publisher
Zacatrus
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Bimireul
Bimireul8.5/10
"El comodín del público me lo he gastado como un imbécil"
Blacksad
Blacksad8/10
[b]Primera partida[/b] (7/10) Buen euro medio [b]Quinta partida[/b] (7/10) Juegos de colocación de trabajadores con una mecanica original al tener un mecanismo que interactua en todo el tablero. Buen juego de gestión de recursos. Bonito, ajustado y difícil de planificar. Es un buen juego. Mantiene nota [b]Décima partida[/b] (8/10) Tras la decima partida no más decir que es un euro completo y de gran calado. facil de explicar y con la enjundia suficiente como para que esté en cualquier ludoteca que se precie. Sube la nota. [b]Expansiones[/b] Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar – Tribes & Prophecies
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ElFrikiJugon9.5/10
Autoregalo reyes (2024).
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jloui758/10
Amazing game
Jan_Solo
Jan_Solo8.9/10
Espectacular juego de mecánicas originales e interesantes. Un desafío muy entretenido aunque con curva de aprendizaje pronunciada. Impro-Reseña⇒ https://youtu.be/6u02yJuDH5k
iMisut
iMisut9/10
[url=http://www.misutmeeple.com/2014/11/resena-tzolkin-el-calendario-maya.html]Reseña de Tzolk'In: El Calendario Maya en Misut Meeple[/url]
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vazkez_javi8.5/10
en mecatol
christianlafferla
christianlafferla8/10
*CONTENIDO: -base -EXP *IDIOMA: exp alemán (tribus maquetadas castellano) *EXTRAS: -ruedas pintadas -instrucciones impresas a color
FAQ

Everything about Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar

How many players is Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar for?

Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar plays with 2–4 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 90 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 13.

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