# Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar – Mini Expansion 2 ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2013 - **BGG Rating**: 7.7 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: 3.26 / 5 - **Designers**: Daniele Tascini, Simone Luciani - **Artists**: Milan Vavroň - **Publishers**: Czech Games Edition (CGE), IELLO, Rebel Sp. z o.o. - **Categories**: Ancient, Civilization, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Farming, Mythology - **Mechanics**: Set Collection, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you love Tzolk'in and want to add a little extra spice to your games, this mini expansion is a solid pick!Monument with immediate scoringEnhanced starting resourcesAdds strategic varietyEasy to integrateMay require more dummy workersSlight temple track penaltyFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey everyone! Ready to spice up your Tzolk'in game? This mini expansion, which popped up at the Gathering of Friends 2013, brings two little things that can make a big difference: a new monument and a souped-up starting wealth tile. The monument is the star here: unlike the others, it rewards you immediately! Built it early in the game? Score 40 points! Later on, the score drops, but it's still worth it. And don't worry about 'Food Days' or if someone sped up time – the game knows how to count the quarter correctly for this monument. The souped-up starting wealth tile gives you an extra boost of corn and wood, but with a small 'side effect': you move down one step on the brown temple track. For those playing with fewer people (2 or 3 players), this tile might even require an extra dummy worker, so keep an eye on those markers. It's a cool way to add extra flavor without overcomplicating things, keeping the essence of Tzolk'in that we already love. If you're a fan of the base game and want some new twists for your playthroughs, this expansion is a great addition to refresh your strategy and scoring! ## How to Play Game Objective This mini-expansion introduces new elements to the base game of Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar. The objective remains the same: accumulate the most points by the end of the game. The expansion adds a new Monument, which offers a way to score immediately based on construction time, and a new Starting Wealth Tile, which alters your resources and position on the temple tracks at the beginning of the game. Setup To include this mini-expansion in your games, follow these steps: Bonus Monument: Shuffle the new Monument tile with the other Monument tiles from the base game. Starting Wealth Tile: Shuffle the new Starting Wealth Tile with the other tiles of the same type. Ghost Workers: If this expansion's Starting Wealth Tile is drawn in 2 or 3-player games, it indicates the need to place additional ghost workers (13 in 2-player games or 7 in 3-player games). We recommend using the flat, round markers in the colors of non-participating players to represent these ghost workers, making them easier to distinguish on the board. Game Flow The game flow follows the standard rules of Tzolk'in. The only change occurs in the monument construction mechanic and the initial resource setup, as detailed in the actions and setup sections. Actions and How to Play The expansion introduces two specific mechanics: Bonus Monument Unlike other Monuments, the points for this one are scored immediately at the moment of construction, rather than at the end of the game. The scoring depends on the quarter in which you build it: First quarter: 40 points. Second quarter: 31 points. Third quarter: 22 points. Fourth quarter: 13 points. Each Food Day is counted as the last day of its quarter. If you build the monument exactly on Food Day, it still counts as the last day of that quarter. If Food Day occurs one day late due to the use of the time acceleration privilege of the First Player Space, it is still considered the last day of the quarter for the purpose of scoring this Monument. Starting Wealth Tile When selecting this tile as your Starting Wealth Tile, you receive 6 corn and 4 wood, however, you must move your marker one space down on the brown temple track. End of Game and Scoring The game ends according to the standard rules of Tzolk'in. The scoring of this expansion's Bonus Monument is the only exception, being tallied immediately at the moment of construction, according to the quarter table described in the actions section. Consult the manual for details on the final scoring of other game elements. Tips for Winning Plan the Monument construction: Since the Bonus Monument grants immediate points, try to build it as early as possible in the game to maximize the 40-point return, ensuring a significant advantage over your opponents. Manage the Starting Wealth cost: When choosing the new Starting Wealth Tile, evaluate whether the immediate gain of corn and wood compensates for the loss of position on the brown temple track, considering your long-term strategy for temple scoring. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar to use this expansion? Yes, absolutely! This is a mini expansion and adds new components and rules to the base game. ### What are the main new components this expansion brings? It includes a new monument that scores immediately and a different starting wealth tile. ### Does the new monument work like the others? No, its main feature is that points are scored immediately when you build it, depending on when in the game that occurs. ### Does the starting wealth tile have any side effects? Yes, it gives you more corn and wood, but you move down one step on the brown temple track. In 2 or 3 player games, it might require an extra dummy worker. ### Does this expansion significantly change the game's complexity? No, it adds strategic flavor without drastically increasing complexity, making it a great option for those who want to vary their games a bit. ### Who is this expansion best suited for? It's perfect for players who already enjoy the base Tzolk'in and are looking for small additions to make their games more interesting and strategic. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 5.56 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6756608&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 5.56 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6756610&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 8.22 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4891362&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/14464/tzolkin-the-mayan-calendar-mini-expansion-2?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com