Teotihuacan | Rahdo's Final Thoughts

[@nickvandam1214]

It looks like a really fun game, but has so many things to remember that I'm not sure if I could make it through a game without making a mistake/forgetting to upkeep something. I really like the idea of upgrading workers/dice and making the kinds of choices in this game.

[@Nain1982]

I just played my copy. It's def really fun and engaging. My main grip would be what you mentioned. Although there is iconography for the effects of the main actions, some other things are not shown on the board. It surprises me they didn't add some player aids inside the box.

[@Straddllw]

Really not that complicated but could really use a player paid.

[@Fighterfan69]

Nice summary. I pre-ordered this and looking forward to it. I'm right there with you and would think a more interesting variant for the dummy dice would be to indeed have them take the worship spot by perhaps rolling the die and a 1-3 take the spot if not keep them out. Not only that I think it would be even more interesting once the 2nd player is done and the eclipse token moves have one of the dummy dice move as well to make the game even more tighter and interesting rather than keep the dummy dice at the same place the entire first/second/3rd round. It would be more interesting especially the randomness by having the dummy players be in different spots each turn to perhaps be in a spot where you may need to pay more cocoa to use the main action. Either by drawing the tiles much like you would in the second and 3rd or by rolling a die, (1-2 1 die, 3-4 the 2nd, 5-6 the 3rd and then move them by drawing a tile or rolling a die and move them 1-2 1 space, 3-4 2 spaces, 5-6 3 spaces) Just a thought. Thanks for the run-through and thoughts. Sounds like this is right up your alley.

[@rahdo]

that's a great idea! just roll when placing them to determine whether they go on the main action spot or the worship spot (potentially bumping any other die already there). LIKE IT!

[@VideosFromKandA]

As opposed to a random outcome (which indeed might be more interesting), I think we'll try a variant of simply paying the other player (from the supply) one cocoa for bumping an opponent's worshipping worker.

[@Nain1982]

Ughhhh this was not on my list and now I'm hooked for this one! Rahdo, I didn't find it an issue but the static camera sound is much lower volume than regular. Great video!

[@rahdo]

yup, sorry about the static cam volume. i didn't realize i'd goofed up till after i'd rendered it! :(

[@Nain1982]

it was not significant for me. At least the quality of sound was clear. Shouldn't be a problem to people.

[@sauce773]

I really need to get this game it looks so good

[@deepdivemusicreactions]

upkeep is a pain in the ass. we still havent played a game without someone forgetting something

[@jurgenschulz5374]

It makes me think of a mix between Murano (for the big rondel) and Tzolkin for everything else (tracks, workers with evolutive strength....).

[@PeIon316]

You got it right the last time... In spanish that H is mute, so you just say the word as if the H wasn't there...

[@rainerahlfors]

And, both the old Nahuatl pronunciation and the Spanish pronunciation (which is nigh identical to how the city's name would be pronounced in modern Nahuatl) is accepted and used today. Teh-oh-tee-WA-khan Teh-oh-tee-(h)wa-KHAN

[@TheLuminousCleric]

I traded Tzolkin for this. I am glad I did.

[@guillermoz4914]

Hey Rahdo you said this takes about 90mins with 2players. Can’t you think of another Great euro game that takes 90-120min? Wife and I are trying to get a long game to sink our heads into 😉 thanx

[@rahdo]

here's how i rank all the games i've got: ranked.rahdo.com and here's a list of all the games i've got that BGG says are 90-120 mintues long: www.boardgamegeek.com/geeksearch.php?action=search&advsearch=1&objecttype=boardgame&q=&include%5Bdesignerid%5D=&geekitemname=&include%5Bpublisherid%5D=&geekitemname=&range%5Byearpublished%5D%5Bmin%5D=&range%5Byearpublished%5D%5Bmax%5D=&range%5Bminage%5D%5Bmax%5D=&floatrange%5Bavgrating%5D%5Bmin%5D=&floatrange%5Bavgrating%5D%5Bmax%5D=&range%5Bnumvoters%5D%5Bmin%5D=&floatrange%5Bavgweight%5D%5Bmin%5D=&floatrange%5Bavgweight%5D%5Bmax%5D=&range%5Bnumweights%5D%5Bmin%5D=&colfiltertype=owned&searchuser=rahdo&nosubtypes%5B%5D=boardgameexpansion&range%5Bminplayers%5D%5Bmax%5D=&range%5Bmaxplayers%5D%5Bmin%5D=&playerrangetype=normal&range%5Bleastplaytime%5D%5Bmin%5D=90&range%5Bplaytime%5D%5Bmax%5D=120&B1=Submit :)

[@dave0754]

Concordia. You will thank me later.

[@paulstaker8861]

I love this game but I'm the only Eurogamer I know. And the AI's so complicated, so I just play 2 players, trying to play against my imaginary self. Sad. But fun.

[@ricke1732]

Daniele must be a fan of Andrei Novac since this looks like Versailles and Praetor had a baby.

[@davidchapman6504]

I was going to say just the same thing.

[@rahdo]

you were guessing, but it actually is true. as i understand it, he designed this game specifically for NSKN without even telling them he was doing it :)

[@ricke1732]

rahdo That’s Great because I liked both of Novac’s games a lot, and this looks even better!

[@Esbenrahr]

I'd like to be a patron but apparently Patreon's setup with pay pal doesn't allow me to use my pay pal account money - only a credit card. ..

[@rahdo]

bah, that sucks! sorry about that :(

[@josephpilkus1127]

I'll be curious as to what you think of Atlantis: Island of Gods by RedImp Games which tackles in a far less confusing (or maybe complex manner)

[@rahdo]

i haven't tried it yet, but looking forward to giving it a go

[@sellingstuff9794]

Looks like a decent game but moving dice meeples around the board is kinda lame (for me anyway). Wish they used upgradable wooden meeples instead.

[@repeataftermeme75]

Selling Stuff they can’t, it defeats the purpose that the dice workers have. The pips mean something on the dice in the game. Their numerical value is important in the game. Meeples don’t have six sides let alone room for pips.

[@J-Wheeler-G]

So wich one you and your wife like better? this or Tzolk'in?

[@rahdo]

hard to say, we've played tzolkin a lot more than teotihuacan, plus i'd want to compare it after its expansion comes out (to match against tzolkin with its expansion). at this point, i'd probably say tzolkin, but that's largely because we're more familiar with it and can get it played quicker as a result

[@J-Wheeler-G]

@@rahdo makes sense. Thanks.

[@richardscales9560]

Tay oh tee wha Kan , now say Hatshepsut 3 times fast

[@TheLuminousCleric]

Teo > Tzolkin

[@spitmacabre]

...and it is definitely the uglier game.

[@Nain1982]

I think its pretty!

[@opsallen]

AGREED. It's so boring looking.

[@repeataftermeme75]

It’s a euro, of course it’s not the most appealing. Most euros don’t focus on imagery cuz it’s mostly put together with iconography/symbolism. What images are there are at least fitting to the theme, box cover, and functionality in the game. Games like these are not about aesthetics.

[@spitmacabre]

@@repeataftermeme75 I'm well aware of that. I am a huge Euro-fan myself and gameplay-wise, this looks very interesting to me. Apart from that, I feel like staring at Excel-tables when looking at the board. Euros don't have to look that functional, there are hundreds of beautiful ones out there. Even Santa Maria or the new Carpe Diem look more appealing than that.

[@spitmacabre]

But then again, it's all a matter of taste