# Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2020 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: #1254 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60-120 min - **Weight**: 4.09 / 5 - **Designers**: Dávid Turczi - **Artists**: Aleksander Zawada, Jakub Fajtanowski, Jakub Skop, Michał Długaj, Zbigniew Umgelter - **Publishers**: Board&Dice, CMON Global Limited, CrowD Games, Galápagos Jogos, Giant Roc, Giochix.it, Maldito Games, Pixie Games, Portal Games, Rawstone, sternenschimmermeer - **Categories**: Civilization, Economic, Renaissance - **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Rondel, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types ## Verdict Perfect for those who love dense Eurogames with historical themes and challenging logistics. The distance-based cost system is brilliant.Innovative placement mechanicsDeeply immersive Inca themeDiverse worker abilitiesGreat thematic componentsSteep learning curvePlacement costs can be punishingFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Get ready to take command of one of history's most fascinating civilizations! In Tawantinsuyu, you compete to become the legitimate successor of Emperor Pachacuti, expanding the Inca Empire across four strategic regions. The heart of the game is the Coricancha, the Temple of the Sun, where your High Priest dictates the pace of your strategy. The clever twist here is the logistics: the further away from your priest you attempt to place a worker, the higher the cost in resources (corn or potatoes). The game employs a sophisticated worker placement mechanic. You don't just place a piece; you need matching god cards or gold to do so. The coolest part is that each worker type—Warrior, Craftsman, Architect, Courier, and Priest—possesses unique abilities that can trigger extra actions if you position them near colleagues of the same type. While managing the production of gold and stone, you can build stairways (which help everyone but grant you points) and sculpt statues to activate special powers. Tension rises with the military conquest of villages, where you fight for regional influence against your opponents. The game ends when the worker pool is exhausted, and victory is decided by who best balanced temple faith, military strength, and infrastructure efficiency. It's a dense game, perfect for those who love meticulous planning and don't mind some complexity in exchange for a deep, thematic experience. ## FAQ ### Is the game too hard for beginners? Yes, it's an 'Expert' level game. If you've never played a complex Eurogame, it might take a few sessions to get the hang of it. ### How long does a game take? Expect to spend between 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the number of players and the group's experience. ### Does it work well solo? Yes! The game has solid solo rules, making it a great choice for those who enjoy strategic puzzles. ### What is the 'distance cost' system? It's the rule where placing a worker far from your High Priest costs more resources, forcing you to move your priest on the Rondel. ### Who would I recommend this game to? To those who enjoy civilization games, heavy resource management, and planning several moves ahead. ### Does randomness hurt the strategy? 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