C-IV BtS BOTM 313 (Maya, Monarch level)

Game starts: 1 Aug 2026, finishes: 1 Sep 2026

This game has not yet started. Bookmark this page! You'll be able to download the starting saves here when the competition opens, in 8 hours, 14 minutes

Game info

BtS BOTM 313 starting position - Click for a wider view of the start position

Civilization: Maya - Unique Unit: Holkan (replaces Spearman),
Unique Building: Ball Court (replaces Colosseum)
Leader: Pacal II
Difficulty: Monarch
Map size: Standard
Map Script: Wheel
Starting Era: Ancient
Speed: Normal
Options: No goody huts, no random events
Rivals: 6
Victory conditions: All enabled
World wrap Cylindrical
Schedule: Starting saves will be available below from August 1, 2026
Submissions: Will then be due by September 1, 2026

Pacal II at Monarch difficulty on a Wheel map. Have fun!

As always, have fun playing the GOTM and we hope you join us in the postgame discussions!

New Players

The Newbies' Guide to Getting Started tells you how to get set up to play GOTMs as well as explaining the competition rules. Please note our no-replaying rule. If you want to enter the competition, don't replay any turns. Feel free to discuss your game with other players, but ONLY in the spoiler threads that we'll open in this forum.

Choose your Game

Besides the normal contender, we sometimes provide an easier save (the adventurer save) and an extra-hard save (the challenger).

For this game, we are offering only the contender save - so everyone plays exactly the same start.

Contender (the standard save)

This is the save that most people play. If you want to enter the competition with a normal game, then download and play this one.

Contender bonuses:

None.

Other info

Software Versions

Windows players require version 3.19 of Civilization IV BtS, as well as Hof Mod version BUFFY-3.19.005, available here.

Mac players will require version 3.19 of Civilization IV BtS, plus HoF Mod version MacBUFFY-3.19.003, available here.