Cacao: Chocolatl

Cacao: Chocolatl is the expansion that introduces four independent modules for the base Cacao game, and the best part is you can run each one solo or mix as many as you like. The chocolate module adds three chocolate‑maker tiles, three special markets and twenty wooden chocolate markers. Here, cacao from your fields turns into chocolate that can be sold at a high price, but only at those special markets, creating a race for lucrative points. The huts module brings twelve double‑sided huts that can be acquired during play; each hut grants its owner a special power or extra points when specific conditions are met, adding a "card‑like" twist. The irrigation module includes three special plantations that yield a flood of cacao fruits, but you must pay with water, forcing resource trade‑offs between production and consumption. Finally, the maps module offers a preview board with two extra tiles visible next to the draw pile; each player starts with two of these map tiles and, when spending a map, can pick from the revealed tiles, allowing advanced planning and tighter control over board expansion. All the mechanics – hand management, tile placement, area influence, and once‑per‑game abilities – blend smoothly, keeping the game light (2/5 weight) and the playtime around an hour. Perfect for fans of Cacao who want more variety, or for groups seeking a modular expansion that fits their table rhythm.