Akakor 2026

Deep in the heart of a vibrant rainforest, a group of intrepid explorers sets out to recover the lost artifacts of a fallen Mayan civilization. To restore eternal harmony between nature and humanity, players must guide their characters across a treacherous river and through dense jungle, collect valuable treasures, and reach the mystical 3D pyramid in the mythical city of Akakor. Will you outsmart your rivals and climb to the very top, or will you get stuck in the mud of the rainforest?

Key Features:

DICE DRAFTING & DICE MANAGEMENT: Roll action dice, use optional rerolls, and optimize your movements.

RACE & MOVEMENT: A dynamic race across an obstacle-filled board (rafting down the river, leaping between islands and vines).

CATCH-UP MECHANIC: A special last-player marker grants a free extra movement to the hero falling behind.

3D BOARD COMPONENTS: A spatial, collapsible pyramid mounted directly onto the board and 3D islands and bridges.

2-PLAYER TACTICAL VARIANT: A 2-player mode where each player controls two heroes sharing a common pool of resources.

Gameplay Overview:

On each turn, a player rolls 4 action dice, with the option to reroll any number of them once. They then choose the results of 2 dice to perform their corresponding actions:

Move: Move your hero 1 space on land, a raft, or a bridge.

Jump: Jump across the river or vault over another player's pawn.

Wind (mandatory): Move one of the shared rafts forward along the river.

As players navigate the board, they gather Maya Artifacts (victory points), single-use Action Tokens that alter the rules, and unique Masks of the Gods - essential for climbing to the top of the pyramid and doubling the value of their most precious artifact.

The game ends immediately when a player reaches the top of the pyramid or when all heroes have arrived at its base. The winner is the player with the highest total score from artifacts, unused tokens, and their final standing position on the steps of the pyramid.

—description from the publisher