Mezo
2020
Lead a powerful Mayan god and tribe through ritual, warfare, sacrifices, and area control in a richly themed struggle for dominance.
120
minutes
2 - 4
player(s)
14+
Medium Heavy
About this board game
Mezo is an innovative area-control game for 2–4 players, with games lasting about 120 minutes. Inspired by Mayan mythology, it places you in command of a powerful god and that god’s devoted tribe.
It is an age of blood, ritual, and war. Gods walk among the tribes, each seeking the devotion that gives them form, while rival followers clash for dominance. Only one god can endure above all others.
Across the game, tribes contest territory, build step pyramids, and make sacrifices in the name of their chosen god. These actions are part of a broader struggle for control, with multiple ways to pursue victory and determine which god will prevail.
- Innovative area control: Compete for dominance through an intuitive system with multiple paths to victory.
- Massive god miniatures: Each god brings a distinct presence and vastly asymmetrical strategies.
- Rich Mayan theme: Experience beautiful artwork and a setting shaped by mythology, ritual, and conflict.
Every god offers unique strategies and actions, giving Mezo a different character from one game to the next. The asymmetry creates a distinctive challenge as players guide their tribes through competition, construction, and sacrifice.
With its striking presentation and engaging gameplay, Mezo offers a unique take on the area-control genre. It combines a powerful mythological setting with strategic conflict as players seek to make their god the one remembered above all others.
Board game expansions
Mezo: 5th Player Expansion
2019
Bring a fifth player, unique tribal miniatures, and Ahau-Kin to Mezo.
120
minutes
Medium Heavy
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Mezo: God Pack
2019
Four powerful gods bring massive figures, new strategies, and greater replay value.
120
minutes
Medium Heavy
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Mezo: Souls for Xibalba
2019
Three new gods and new ways to play in the world of Mezo
120
minutes
Medium Heavy
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