Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar
1–4 players • Simone Luciani • 2013
- Designer
- Simone Luciani · Daniele Tascini
- Publisher
- Czech Games Edition
- First published
- 2013
- Players
- 1–4 players
How it plays
Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar plays 1–4 players.
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Where it came from
Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar was designed by Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini, and published by Czech Games Edition in 2013. The game was conceptualized around a unique central mechanic featuring interlocking plastic gears that represent the shifting cycles of time, which physically advance worker placement spots on the board each turn. This innovative design was intended to simulate the complexity of Mayan astronomical tracking while forcing players to plan their resource management many moves in advance.
Upon its release, the game was highly acclaimed for its blend of thematic immersion and strategic depth. It quickly became a staple in the modern hobbyist scene, praised for how the rotating gears integrated seamlessly into the gameplay rather than serving as a mere aesthetic gimmick. The design received several accolades, including being nominated for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres and winning the Deutscher Spiele Preis, solidifying its reputation as a definitive entry in the worker-placement genre.
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Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar is built for 1–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who designed Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar?
Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar was designed by Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini. It's published by Czech Games Edition. The catalog gives its publication year as 2013.
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