Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar Board Game Playthrough | Gears & Strategy

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Join us for a full playthrough of *Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar*, the acclaimed worker-placement strategy game where timing is everything. Instead of traditional turns, workers are placed on interlocking gears that advance each round, creating tough long-term decisions. 🛠️ What you’ll see in this session: • Placing workers on rotating gear wheels • Deciding when to invest early vs. wait for stronger actions • Managing resources, buildings, technologies, and temples • Strategic sacrifices and end-game scoring • A complete, start-to-finish playthrough with no cuts Tzolk’in is known for its deep planning, tight economy, and unique gear mechanism that rewards patience and foresight. If you enjoy heavy eurogames and crunchy strategy, this playthrough will give you a clear look at how the game unfolds at the table. 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more board game playthroughs. 💬 Comment below: Do you prefer early worker placement or waiting for maximum gear value? This is a reupload from our other channel (@rolltoone) as part of an effort to better organize our content for our viewers! #BoardGames #Tzolkin #Playthrough #WorkerPlacement #Eurogame #StrategyGames Video Chapters 0:00:00 Intro & Table Setup 0:05:12 Game Overview & Expansion Components 0:10:26 Starting Tiles & Early Strategy Talk 0:15:41 First Worker Placements 0:20:58 Corn Economy Explained 0:26:14 Gear Timing & Wheel Priorities 0:31:33 Early Buildings & Feeding Concerns 0:36:47 Technology Tracks Breakdown 0:42:02 Crystal Skulls & Temples 0:47:18 First Player Hat Dynamics 0:52:36 Early Engine Synergies 0:57:51 Resource Conversion Decisions 1:03:09 Midgame Wheel Positioning 1:08:24 Corn Shortages & Recovery 1:13:42 Temple Track Commitments 1:18:57 Midgame Building Choices 1:24:15 Long-Term Scoring Plans 1:29:31 Monument Considerations 1:34:46 Aggressive Tech Plays 1:40:02 Feeding Pressure & Timing 1:45:18 Late Midgame Optimization 1:50:34 Risky Plays & Catch-Up Moves 1:55:49 Endgame Engines Come Online 2:01:05 Final Building Decisions 2:06:21 Temple & Tech Endgame Push 2:11:36 Preparing for Final Turns 2:16:52 Last Major Wheel Rotations 2:22:07 Final Resource Conversions 2:27:23 Endgame Scoring Setup 2:32:38 Final Actions Begin 2:37:54 Final Turn Tension 2:43:09 Scoring Breakdown Starts 2:48:27 Final Scores Revealed 2:53:44 Postgame Discussion