A mid-weight eurogame retelling the Inca origin myth, where your final score is only as good as your weakest god's favor.
Who it's for
Eurogamers who enjoy balancing multiple scoring paths at once and appreciate a mythology-driven theme that's woven into the mechanics rather than bolted on.
Not for you if…
You prefer to specialize hard in one winning strategy – Ayar actively punishes neglecting either god, so single-track optimizers may find it frustrating.
Vibe's take
Thoughtful and slow-building – worker placement decisions ripple outward as you juggle two divine agendas at once, with the tension of knowing your worst score, not your best, is what counts.
Ayar: Children of the Sun retells the myth of the eight Ayar siblings who guided humanity's first clans across the Andes, teaching them to farm, weave, and build the foundations of the Inca Empire. You lead one of those early clans, developing your skills while steering which of the Ayar survive their journey. The twist: you're courting two gods at once, and at the end it's whichever one favors you least that decides your score – so balance matters more than brilliance in just one area.
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Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.2 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.1/10
Rank #2,441
927 ratings
Published
2025