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In Ayar: Children of the Sun, players lead one of the first clans journeying across the Andes in search of a location to found the Inca Empire. The game features a unique worker-placement and track movement mechanism where players influence the progress of the Ayar siblings and manage personal board actions while balancing tactical and strategic scoring objectives.

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The Verdict

based on 19 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Clever Sun/Moon dual scoring puzzle
Strong action selection with diminishing actions
Gorgeous art and tactile components
Snappy play with open-ended strategy
Fiddly setup
Actions feel ordinary or ho-hum
Weaker at two players
Little interaction and some repetitiveness
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Meeple Mountain, Justin BellArticle

“Ayar: Children of the Sun is fantastic. It builds on the designers’ credibility and now has me interested in going back to try the other two games in the series.”

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Brains On Games, Dr. Brian MacDonaldVideo

The reviewer praises Ayar: Children of the Sun as a fantastic, unique medium-weight eurogame featuring brilliant dual-track scoring tension and interlocking spatial puzzles, noting that the group wanted to play it again immediately.

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Rahdo Runs Through, RahdoVideo

The reviewer highlights the game's uniquely clever and innovative combination of mechanisms, expressing strong enthusiasm for its interlocking spatial and structural designs.

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Polyhedron Collider, Polyhedron ColliderArticleTop List

The reviewers highlighted Ayar: Children of the Sun as one of their most anticipated board game releases, expressing strong excitement and buzz for the upcoming title.

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Zatu GamesArticle

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Ayar: Children of the Sun, and would certainly recommend it to anyone like me who likes a bit of mythology, but especially to anyone who loves themselves a Eurogame and a fun new spin on victory points.”

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Board Gaming Ramblings, Board Gaming RamblingsVideo

The reviewer highlights Ayar as a very unique and interactive eurogame that serves as a lighter, distinct experience compared to its predecessors, offering tight player interaction and engaging puzzle elements.

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Mr-BoardgamesArticle

“Ayar is an excellent surprise: a game of constant choices offering significant strategic depth and interaction that can disrupt your plans at any moment. A true balancing act that I highly recommend to fans of expert-level games.”

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Getting Games, Jonathan CoxVideo

The reviewer presents a comprehensive tutorial and playthrough of Ayar: Children of the Sun, walking through its strategic action selection and gameplay mechanics step by step as part of a sponsored launch coverage.

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No Fluff Solo Gaming with John LaRuffa, John LaRuffaVideo

The reviewer highlights that the solo mode for Ayar: Children of the Sun is smooth, streamlined, and very enjoyable to run, providing a satisfying puzzle for solo tabletop gamers.

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The Cardboard Herald, The Cardboard HeraldVideo

The reviewer highlights Ayar as an ambitious and striking project from Osprey Games, praising its depth and thematic execution while evaluating its weight as a notable closer to their lineup.

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Board's Eye ViewArticle

The reviewer highlights that once you get used to the rules, Ayar: Children of the Sun offers an undeniably enticing experience thanks to its evocative setting, soothing colors, and rewarding puzzles.

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Punchboard, AdamArticle

“If you're looking for a middle-weight Euro with a lot of scope for experimenting, player-driven game states, and a really interesting set of diminishing actions, Ayar is worth a look, and the best of the three in the series.”

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