Fixing Common Setup Mistakes in Tzolk'in Mini-Expansion 1

Quick answer

Most setup problems with Tzolk'in Mini-Expansion 1 come from misreading the promo card's placement or mixing up the gear wheel starting positions. Check the official rulebook for the base game and the promo's exact wording before you begin.

Diagnosis: symptom, cause, and fix

• Symptom: You added the promo but can't find where it goes on the board: The expansion adds a new element, but it does not change the main board layout. Check the base game rulebook for the standard setup, then place the promo component according to its own card text. If the promo card doesn't specify a new location, it likely modifies an existing space.
• Symptom: The gear wheels don't turn the way they should: This usually means you set up the starting positions of the wheels incorrectly. The promo does not alter the gear wheel starting positions, so reset them exactly as the base game instructs. Verify the gear wheel setup against the base rulebook before adding any promo components.
• Symptom: You're unsure which rules apply to the promo: Read the promo card text carefully. If it says 'instead of' or 'in addition to,' follow that direction. If you still can't decide, stop and search the official FAQ or ask the community before proceeding. When in doubt, stop and look up the official ruling rather than guessing.

Product fact

• Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar - Mini-Expansion 1: Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar - Mini-Expansion 1 is a promotional add-on originally released in Spielbox issue 6-2012. Because it's a promo, the rules are minimal and you'll need to rely on the base game's rulebook for setup details.