Table feel
Chocolatl has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction between players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
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Chocolatl
Chocolatl is a game based on the fascinating history of the Aztecs, the legend of Quetzalquatl (=Chocolatl) and of course, Cacao: the fruit of the gods. Each player starts the game with an identical deck of numbered bidding cards, which they will use to blind bid at 6 different b...
Players
3-5
Time
?-?
Age
8+
Weight
2.05
Rating
6.38
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Chocolatl has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction between players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.
Teach
2.3
Teaching signal
Replay
4.0
High replayability
Interaction
3.7
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.0
Scales well
Strategy
4.5
Deep strategy
Control
3.0
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Chocolatl has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.
Luck profile
Chocolatl has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. While random elements like card draws and dice rolls have a notable impact on the game outcome, players have a good amount of strategic decisions and planning to mitigate the effects of luck. The game strikes a balanced mix between luck and strategy, making it an enjoyable experience for players who appreciate both elements.
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Chocolatl is a game based on the fascinating history of the Aztecs, the legend of Quetzalquatl (=Chocolatl) and of course, Cacao: the fruit of the gods. Each player starts the game with an identical deck of numbered bidding cards, which they will use to blind bid at 6 different board locations each turn. Each board location will gain you a certain benefit, ranging from scoring points, to upgrading you bidding deck, to allowing you to alter your blind bids. In addition, the type of blind bidding may vary from round to round depending on the leader's position on the score track. Some rounds you may bid all 12 of your cards on the 6 locations (2 cards per location) all simultaneously, others you may do each location one at a time, and others you may bid one card at each location, reveal them, and then bid the rest of your cards once you've seen everyone's first bids. In the end, the player that is able to outguess his opponents and best manage his cocoa sacrifices will win the game! Components: Game board 10 Dice 51 Wooden cubes 77 Cards 6 Player boards 2 Game figures 7 bonus chips Rulebook
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Designers
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Günter Burkhardt
Artists
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Ryan Laukat
Publishers
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HUCH!
Quined Games
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