Aztec Calendar GameThe Legend of the Five SunsAztec Calendar GameThe Legend of the Five Suns

500 years ago the Aztecs created a calendar stone that is the guide board for our game.

Players must navigate from the outside flame ring to the 5th Sun - the center stone of the calendar.

The object of the game is to reach the center piece of the board.

500 years ago the Aztecs created a calendar stone that is the guide board for our game.

Players must navigate from the outside flame ring to the 5th Sun - the center stone of the calendar.

The object of the game is to reach the center piece of the board.

Starting PointStarting Point

Players put the game pieces (rocks) at the top of the stone (board)

Players roll two dice to help them move their pieces and uncover the mysteries of the evil and good characters.

Players put the game pieces (rocks) at the top of the stone (board)

Players roll two dice to help them move their pieces and uncover the mysteries of the evil and good characters.

XiuhcoatlThe Fire Serpent

XiuhcoatlThe Fire Serpent

Players move through the fire serpent until they reach one of the squares with a sun ray (arrow). These rays can be gates in or out of the main play circle.

Players that roll 5, 7 or 11 land at one of the entry gates ( sun rays)

Players move through the fire serpent until they reach one of the squares with a sun ray (arrow). These rays can be gates in or out of the main play circle.

Players that roll 5, 7 or 11 land at one of the entry gates ( sun rays)

The Serpent’s HeadThe Serpent’s Head

If a player reaches the bottom of the stone ( the serpent’s head) they must return to the beginning of the stone and start the game over.

If a player reaches the bottom of the stone ( the serpent’s head) they must return to the beginning of the stone and start the game over.

TonalpohualliThe 20 day CalendarTonalpohualliThe 20 day Calendar

Once a player has entered the First Circle through the sun rays, they will use the deck of cards to get a combination to enter the Circle of the Four Suns.

Once a player has entered the First Circle through the sun rays, they will use the deck of cards to get a combination to enter the Circle of the Four Suns.

Earth DaysEarth Days Wind House Water Grass Reed Movement Flint Rain Flower

Wind House Water Grass Reed Movement Flint Rain Flower

Players take turns - They Take 1 card from the Earth pile and 1 card from the Animal pile.

Animal cards are the offensive cards

Earth cards are the defensive cards

Each card has a point value for offense and defense.

Animal Days Turkey Eagle Ocelot Monkey Dog Rabbit Deer Serpent Lizard Crocodile

Turkey Eagle Ocelot Monkey Dog Rabbit Deer Serpent Lizard Crocodile

Playing the Cards

This player draws a deer and flower card - they are both low point cards

This player draws a deer and flower card - they are both low point cards

This player draws the eagle and

knife cards - they are both high point cards

This player wins the round

This player draws the eagle and

knife cards - they are both high point cards

This player wins the round

The Four SunsThe Four SunsThe player that collects most cards after 5 rounds advances to the circleof the Four Suns. Other players continue to battle in the First Circle of

Days

The player that collects most cards after 5 rounds advances to the circleof the Four Suns. Other players continue to battle in the First Circle of

Days

The Round of the Four Suns is similar to a Trivial PursuitGame. Players answer questions based on a multiple Choice answers.

Sample questionWhat is the name of the Aztec city that is buried under Mexico City?A. Chichen-ItzaB. AcapulcoC. TenochtitlánD. Tijuana

The First Sun - El Primer SolNahui Ocelotl

Jaguar

The First Sun - El Primer SolNahui Ocelotl

JaguarIn this age, the

Earth was inhabited by giants who lived in caves and ate roots and wild fruit. The jaguars devoured the giants and started the age of the Second Sun

In this age, the Earth was inhabited by giants who lived in caves and ate roots and wild fruit. The jaguars devoured the giants and started the age of the Second Sun

The Second Sun - El Segundo SolNahui Ehecatl

Wind

The Second Sun - El Segundo SolNahui Ehecatl

WindIn this age the

beings learned to navigate and cross the oceans. This era ended when a flood covered the world.

In this age the beings learned to navigate and cross the oceans. This era ended when a flood covered the world.

The Third Sun - El Tercer SolNahui Quiauhuitl

Rain

The Third Sun - El Tercer SolNahui Quiauhuitl

RainIn this age the

beings built temples, pyramids and cities. This era ended when the Earth split open and spewed a rain of fire.

In this age the beings built temples, pyramids and cities. This era ended when the Earth split open and spewed a rain of fire.

The Fourth Sun - El Cuarto SolNahui Atl

Water

The Fourth Sun - El Cuarto SolNahui Atl

WaterIn this age the

beings learned to cultivate and breed plants. This era ended when winds and hurricanes swept everything away.

In this age the beings learned to cultivate and breed plants. This era ended when winds and hurricanes swept everything away.

Nahui OlliniEl Quinto Sol - The Fifth

Sun

Nahui OlliniEl Quinto Sol - The Fifth

SunEnd of the Quest!

First player to reach The Fifth

Sun is the winner!

End of the Quest!

First player to reach The Fifth

Sun is the winner!