Teotihuacan: City of Gods – Main Actions

Teotihuacan was an ancient city in Mexico, known as the “City of Gods.” Exploring this fascinating archaeological site provides a unique window into the rich history of the region. The city offers a variety of activities that will transport you back in time and leave you in awe of the impressive civilization that once thrived here.

One of the main attractions at Teotihuacan is the Pyramid of the Sun. This enormous structure stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of the ancient inhabitants. Climbing the steep steps to the top of the pyramid allows you to marvel at the panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. As you look out over the ruins, you can’t help but feel a sense of wonder at the incredible achievements of those who came before.

Another must-see site is the Avenue of the Dead, a wide roadway that cuts through the heart of the city. Walking along this ancient path, you can imagine what it must have been like to witness daily life in Teotihuacan. The avenue is lined with ruins of temples and palaces, offering glimpses into the religious and civic structures that were once present.

For a truly immersive experience, visit the Palace of the Jaguars. This well-preserved complex provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the ruling elite. Explore the various rooms and courtyards, and try to imagine what it would have been like to live in this grand palace. Along the way, you can admire the intricate murals that decorate the walls, showcasing the artistic talents of the ancient Teotihuacanos.

If you’re interested in learning more about the religious beliefs of the Teotihuacanos, a visit to the Temple of the Feathered Serpent is a must. This temple is dedicated to Quetzalcoatl, a deity revered throughout Mesoamerica. The intricate stone carvings and serpent motifs on the temple’s facade are truly breathtaking. Take your time to study the details and ponder the religious significance behind this magnificent structure.

Finally, no visit to Teotihuacan would be complete without sampling the local cuisine. The city is home to various food stalls and restaurants where you can try traditional dishes. From savory tamales to refreshing aguas frescas, the flavors of Teotihuacan will delight your taste buds and provide a culinary journey through the region’s history.

As you explore Teotihuacan, remember that this site holds immense cultural and historical significance. It’s not just a tourist attraction, but a place to gain a deeper understanding of the ancient civilizations that shaped the world we live in today. By immersing yourself in the main actions of Teotihuacan and appreciating its grandeur, you can truly appreciate the City of Gods and the legacy it has left behind.

In the Palace (1) Action Board, you won’t find a Main action. If you choose to move a worker here, your options are limited. You can either place the worker on a Royal tile for a Worship action, or simply keep it in the general area to take a Collect Cocoa action.

When it comes to the Forest (2), Stone Quarry (3), and Gold Deposit (4)

Count up all the workers you have in the general area of the relevant Action Board. This includes the worker you just moved. The total number will determine which row on the board you can select.

Next, consider the power of your lowest value worker. This will determine which column on the Action Board you can choose. Once you’ve made your selection, you will receive the corresponding rewards shown in the cell, such as wood, stone, gold, cocoa, Victory Points, or advances for your temple.

After collecting your rewards, you have the opportunity to power up one of your workers on the same Action Board. If you happen to have three or more workers on that board, you can power up twice instead. However, remember that you can only power up workers on the same Action Board.

Example: I, the Blue player, decided to take action in the Forest (2) and moved two of my workers: one with a power of 2 and another with a power of 5.

Since the lower value is 2, I gained 2 wood and had the opportunity to strengthen one of my workers on the Forest (2) Action Board.

Alchemy (5)

If you’re like me and have an interest in alchemy, you can choose a Technology tile on the Alchemy (5) Action Board. But remember to follow these rules:

1. If you only have one worker on this Action Board, you’re allowed to select a tile from the first row.
2. If you have two or more workers on this Action Board, you have the freedom to choose a tile from either row.
3. Exception: If you only have one worker on this Action Board, but it possesses a power of 4 or 5, you can still make a choice from the second row. However, by doing so, you will not receive the power-up that this action would typically provide.

When you want to acquire a Technology in the game, you’ll need to pay the indicated cost in gold shown on the selected tile. Once you’ve paid the cost, you can place one of your Technology markers (those wooden discs) on the tile to show that you’ve acquired it. If you’re unsure about the benefits of each Technology, you can refer to the Appendix for more information.

If there are other players who already have a marker on the tile you developed, they’ll earn an immediate 3 Victory Points. However, you cannot develop a Technology that you already have. In other words, you cannot place a Technology marker on a tile where you already have one of your markers.

Once you’ve placed the Technology marker, you’ll make progress on one temple. Which temple you choose depends on which column the selected Technology belongs to: for the left column, for the center column, for the right column.

Afterward, you’ll enhance the abilities of one of your workers on the Alchemy (5) Action Board, unless you used the 3rd option while selecting the tile. In that case, you used a single power 4 or 5 worker to place your marker on a second-row Technology.

Example: I’m Blue and I’m doing the Alchemy (5) Main action with one worker who has a power of 4.

I can choose to either gain a Technology from the first row and increase the worker’s power to 5, or I can gain a Technology from the second row without increasing the worker’s power (because of the exception option).

Increasing a Worker’s Power

Hey there! Let me break it down for you. When you have an ability that lets you power up one of your workers, here’s what you do: pick one of your workers that’s activated and rotate the die on their side to show a number that’s one higher. This will increase their power.

Now, if this boost makes the worker’s power reach a total of 6, something cool happens – it triggers an Ascension! Talk about a power move, right? But here’s the thing: if an ability allows you to power up twice, you can either power up the same worker twice or power up two different workers once each. It’s important to manage those power levels!

Nobles (6)

Okay, now let’s talk about nobles. To nab a noble, you gotta fork over 2 wood. Then, you can grab the first available Building from the left side of the Buildings row on the Main Board. Remember, always scoop up those Buildings in order from left to right! Once you’ve got a Building, you place it in the first empty slot in one of the rows on the Nobles (6) Action Board. Easy peasy!

If you only have one worker on the Action Board, you need to place the Building in the first empty space on the top row. But if there are no empty spaces, you cannot take this action.

If you have two workers on the Action Board, you should place the Building in the first empty space on the center row. If there are no empty spaces on the second row, try to place it in the row above, if possible.

And if you have three workers on the Action Board, the Building should go in the first empty space on the bottom row. If there are no empty spaces on the third row, you can place it in one of the rows above, if possible.

After placing the Building, you will earn Victory Points equal to the number printed on the space it covers. You will also move your marker one step forward on the Avenue of the Dead track, up to a maximum of 9 steps.

Now, let’s talk about what happens next. First, you activate one of your workers on the Nobles Action Board. But here’s where it gets interesting. If you have three or more workers on that Action Board, you get an extra boost. Instead of just powering up once, you can do it twice. And the best part? You can power up both workers on the same Action Board.



Example: I’m the red player and I’m performing the Nobles (6) Main action. I have two workers, so I’m going to use them. I need to pay 2 wood to perform this action. Once I pay, I can place a Building on the leftmost space of the center row.



I move my marker forward by one space on the Avenue of the Dead track, and as a result, I immediately earn 4 VP.

There are 7 Decorations to choose from.

If I pay 3 gold, I can select one Decoration tile from the 4 options available. The more workers I have on this Action Board, the cheaper the cost becomes, with each additional worker granting a 1 gold discount (minimum of 1 gold).

Once I’ve chosen a Decoration tile, I need to follow certain rules when adding it to the Pyramid:

• The tile must go in one of the marked spaces.
• I can only place the tile on a space marked with a “2” if there is a layer of Pyramid tiles beneath both squares, and there is a Decoration on the closest space marked “1”.
• I can only place the tile on a space marked with a “3” if there are two layers of Pyramid tiles beneath both squares, and there is a Decoration on the closest space marked “2”.



In the game, when it’s time for me to place a tile on the board, I can only do so if there are three layers of Pyramid tiles under both of the squares where I want to place it. Additionally, there needs to be a Decoration on the nearest space marked “3”. Oh, and I have to make sure that the arrow on the tile points towards the center of the Pyramid.

When I place the tile, I need to pay attention to the icons that I’m covering. If I cover an icon with the same type of icon on the Decoration tile, I earn 1 Victory Point. Cool, right?

Now, here’s something even better. If I cover an icon that is red, green, or blue on the Decoration tile, I score 1 Victory Point and get to advance on the corresponding temple. Isn’t that exciting?

If you do this, you’ll get 3 more Victory Points and move your marker up one space on the Pyramid track. Afterward, you can power up one of your workers on the Decorations (7) Action Board and get a new Decoration tile to replenish the options.

Construction (8)

Here are the options for building your pyramid:

• You can add a tile to the first (bottom) level by paying 2 stone. Each tile you add gives you 1 Victory Point.
• You can add a tile to the second level by paying 2 stone and 1 wood. Each tile you add gives you 3 Victory Points.
• You can add a tile to the third level by paying 2 stone and 2 wood. Each tile you add gives you 5 Victory Points.

So, here’s how the Pyramid in Teotihuacan: City of Gods works: you have the option to place the top tile of the Pyramid, which is the fourth level, on the intersection of the four tiles that make up the third level. But to do that, you gotta pay 2 stone and 3 wood. If you go ahead with it, you’ll score 7 Victory Points, which is pretty sweet.

Now, when you place the tile, you can rotate it any way you like. Just keep an eye on the icons that you’re covering up. If you cover an icon on the newly placed Pyramid tile with another icon of the same type, you’ll earn 1 Victory Point for each matching pair. Not too shabby, right?

Oh, and here’s a cool trick. If you cover a red, green, or blue icon on the newly placed Pyramid tile (the color of the icon doesn’t matter), you not only get 1 Victory Point, but you also get to move forward on the corresponding temple. It’s like a bonus reward on top of your Victory Points.

That’s how the Pyramid action works in Teotihuacan: City of Gods. It’s a neat way to score points and move up on the temple tracks. So, go on and strategize how you can use the Pyramid to your advantage and secure your place as the ruler of Teotihuacan!

So, let’s talk about what happens next in the game. Let’s say I move my marker one step on the Pyramid track. Simple, right? But here’s a neat little trick – if I want to add more than one tile to the Pyramid, I have to fully resolve all the effects of the previous tile before I can add the next one. That means I need to score my Victory Points, advance on the Pyramid track, and even make any temple advancements that I can.

Now, after all that hard work, I get to power up one of my workers on the Construction (8) Action Board. If I have 3 or more workers on that board, I can power up twice instead. Pretty cool, right? But remember, I can only power up workers on the same Action Board.

And finally, to wrap things up, I get to draw new Pyramid tile(s) to refill the offer. Nice! But here’s the catch – for each worker I have on the Construction (8) Action Board, I can select one of the available Pyramid tiles and add it to the Pyramid. Gotta keep expanding!

Oh, and don’t forget – I have to add at least one tile. Can’t leave the Pyramid hanging, right?