# Teotihuacan: Shadow of Xitle ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2020 - **BGG Rating**: 8.1 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3, 4) - **Duration**: 90-120 min - **Weight**: 3.55 / 5 - **Designers**: Daniele Tascini - **Artists**: Jakub Fajtanowski, Odysseas Stamoglou - **Publishers**: Board&Dice, Bucaneiros Jogos, Game Harbor, Jumping Turtle Games, Maldito Games, Pixie Games, Portal Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, sternenschimmermeer - **Categories**: Ancient, Expansion for Base-game - **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Point to Point Movement, Rondel, Set Collection, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement, Worker Placement with Dice Workers ## Verdict A must-have for those who love the base game and crave more strategic variety. It makes every session feel fresh!Doubles the available technologiesDrastically increases replayabilityInteresting new starting tilesPerfect integration with solo modeRequires the base game to playIncreases planning complexityRECOMMENDED ## Description Imagine nature's raw power causing total chaos: the eruption of the Xitle volcano completely wiped out the cities of Cuicuilco and Copilco, forcing their inhabitants to flee. Their destination? Teotihuacan. This massive influx of refugees didn't just bring people; it sparked a growth spurt and the adoption of new technologies, cementing Teotihuacan's status as the region's ultimate seat of power. This is the exact atmosphere that the 'Shadow of Xitle' expansion brings to your table. If you're already a fan of the base game, get ready, because the variety just doubled. This expansion introduces ten new technologies and ten new starting tiles. In practice, this means your strategic options have expanded significantly. Since you still randomly select six technologies during setup, the likelihood of any two games feeling the same drops drastically. You'll find yourself adapting to new combos and experimenting with different ways to expand your influence and build your city. The best part is the seamless integration. If you enjoy solo play, the new tiles and technologies work perfectly in solitaire mode. Furthermore, if you already own the 'Late Preclassic Period' expansion, you can mix everything together to create an even denser and more complex experience. Essentially, 'Shadow of Xitle' deepens the game's strategic layer, providing more tools for players who love to optimize every move and explore every possible path of civilization development. It's the kind of expansion that doesn't change the core essence of the game but expands how you achieve victory, making the journey to power much richer and more unpredictable. ## How to Play Game Objective The game is set in the aftermath of the eruption of Xitle, which destroyed the cities of Cuicuilco and Copilco. Survivors have settled in Teotihuacan, leading to accelerated growth and the adoption of new technologies as the city establishes itself as a regional seat of power. Players compete to develop the city and gain influence. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre a condição de vitória. Setup Teotihuacan: Shadow of Xitle is an expansion and requires the base game to play. To set up the expansion content: Add the 10 Technology tiles (#00, 02, 06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20) to the existing tiles from the base game in their respective categories. The 10 Starting tiles are available to experiment with new starting setups. Game Flow Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Actions and How to Play The expansion introduces new abilities and modifications to existing actions through Technology tiles and Starting tiles: Technology Tile Abilities Resource Exchange: When moving a worker onto or past the Palace (1) Action Board, you may exchange up to 4 resources of one type (wood, stone, or gold) for the same number of resources of a different type. Cocoa Collection: When taking the Collect Cocoa action, collect 1 more cocoa than normal. Victory Point Bonuses: Gain 4 Victory Points at the end of your turn if you unlocked one or more of your workers. Gain 2 Victory Points when claiming a mask Discovery tile. Eclipse Scoring: During Eclipse scoring, after paying worker salaries, you may pay 1 additional cocoa per worker to gain 2 Victory Points for each worker you have. Pyramid Advancement: After the Main action of the Decorations/Architecture (7) Action Board, if you placed Decoration tiles, advance your marker one additional step on the Pyramid track. Worker Unlocking: If you unlock all locked workers at the end of your turn (via paying cocoa—normally 3 cocoa—or by unlocking them for free instead of taking a normal turn), advance your marker once on a temple of your choice. Decoration Placement: When performing the Main action of the Decorations/Architecture (7) Action Board, Decoration tiles may be placed regardless of the arrow's direction. Building Bonus: After the Main action of the Nobles (6) Action Board, if you placed Buildings, advance your marker once on a temple of your choice. Movement Modification: During a normal turn, before moving an unlocked worker, you may move one unlocked worker exactly 1 space backwards (counter-clockwise), though you cannot activate that specific worker. Starting Tiles Players may use Starting tiles to gain immediate benefits at the start of the game, such as: Performing Worship actions (activating the Worship space ability and claiming a Discovery tile without paying 1 cocoa), though the workers used begin the game locked. Advancing on specific temples (such as the orange, red, or blue temple) and gaining resources like cocoa, stone, wood, or gold. Placing starting workers on specific boards, such as the Nobles (6) Action Board or the Decorations/Architecture (7) Action Board. Gaining a 4th worker with a power of 3 and selecting a reward from the Ascension wheel. Claiming the highest numbered Technology tile on the Alchemy (5) Action Board for free, including associated temple advancement. End of Game and Scoring Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Tips for Winning Optimize Resource Conversion: Use the Palace (1) Action Board to exchange resources to ensure you have the specific materials needed for your current strategy. Leverage Worker Unlocking: Aim to unlock all your workers at the end of your turn to gain extra advancement on a temple of your choice. Maximize Eclipse Scoring: If you have a surplus of cocoa, use the Eclipse scoring bonus to convert that cocoa into Victory Points based on your worker count. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes! This is an expansion, so you must own Teotihuacan: City of Gods to use this content. ### Does the expansion make the game much longer? Not significantly. Playtime remains around 90-120 min, though the planning complexity increases. ### Is it compatible with the Late Preclassic Period expansion? Yes, it's fully compatible! You can combine both for the most complete experience possible. ### Can I use the new content in solo mode? Absolutely. All Shadow of Xitle content works perfectly with the solitaire rules. ### What exactly comes in the box? You get 10 new technologies and 10 new starting tiles to diversify the game setup. ### Who is this expansion for? For players who feel they've mastered the base game and want new challenges and combos to test. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Amazon**: R$ 128,90 (https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0842S23PN?tag=bgbot26b-20&linkCode=as2) - **Caixinha Boardgames**: R$ 161,82 (https://www.caixinhaboardgames.com.br/produtos/shadow-of-xitle-expansao-teotihuacan/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Overrun Geek Store**: R$ 170,91 (https://overrungeek.com.br/produtos/teotihuacan-shadow-of-xitle/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Cangaia Jogos**: R$ 176,69 (https://www.cangaiajogos.com.br/todos-os-jogos/jogos-estrategicos/teotihuacan-shadow-of-xitle?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/teotihuacan-shadow-of-xitle ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 17.76 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2091441&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/33423/teotihuacan-shadow-of-xitle?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com