Escape

The Curse of the Temple – Queenie 8: The Maya Calendar

A game by Kristian Amundsen Østby

1 - 5 Players 10 minutes Low

Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Tile Placement

Adventure, Dice, Exploration, Real-time

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Queenie 8: The Maya Calendar is an exciting expansion for the Escape base game that adds a fresh layer of challenge and cooperation to the original. Designed by Kristian Amundsen Østby and released in 2014, this expansion is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by 1 to 5 players in just 10 minutes. The game introduces a double-sided game board where players must work together to activate gems in a specific order, placing calendar tiles onto the calendar track to progress. If they fail, they'll face the consequences, adding an extra level of tension to the game. As players explore the temple, they'll discover rooms with gem spots, allowing them to place calendar tiles and potentially swap them to aid in their progress. The expansion offers two calendar modes, Eternal and Doomed, each with its own unique rules and challenges. With its modular board, tile placement, and dice rolling mechanics, Escape: The Curse of the Temple – Queenie 8: The Maya Calendar is a thrilling adventure that requires teamwork and strategy to succeed. Whether you're a seasoned Escape player or new to the series, this expansion is sure to provide a fun and exciting experience, and its short playtime makes it easy to fit in a quick game whenever you want.