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Azteken Schatz
2006
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- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
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Azteken Schatz is a board game released in 2006 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Azteken Schatz is a trick-taking game where players are racing to be the first to 200 points. Every player starts with 100 points. Every round starts with point bidding to get the start player token. The start player can break ties and chooses tasks the players are bidding for. Tasks like "get the most tricks" or "get the most coins". There are two tasks per player and four cards which you'll get with the task cards. There are three types of cards: coins, charms, and mojos. Every round one player plays a card and the other players must play a higher card with the same symbol. The player with the highest card of the played symbol gets all played cards and wins the trick. The first player to reach 200 points wins.
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- Hasbro
- Parker Spiele
Questions and answers
Azteken Schatz supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Azteken Schatz is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Azteken Schatz for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Azteken Schatz has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Azteken Schatz belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Azteken Schatz are: Reiner Knizia. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Azteken Schatz as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.