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Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar(2012)
Games like Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar
Looking for games like Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar? It rewards players who think several moves deep through tight, interlocking systems — built on the tension of claiming the best spots before anyone else can. This page rounds up 12 of the closest alternatives, scored on mechanical overlap with the original (45%), complexity match (35%), and player-count fit (20%), then weighted by BoardGameGeek community ratings so every pick is one players genuinely rate. The strongest matches come first; the further down you go, the more a game trades exact overlap for a fresh take on the same core appeal.
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Arborea(2023)
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Men-Nefer(2024)
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Agricola(2007)
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Underwater Cities(2018)
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Pilgrim(2022)
Shares End Game Bonuses + 2 more
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Caylus(2005)
Shares Turn Order: Claim Action + 1 more
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Lorenzo il Magnifico(2016)
Shares End Game Bonuses + 2 more
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Black Forest(2024)
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Fields of Arle(2014)
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