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1999BGG rank #381

Tikal

by Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer · Ravensburger AG

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Players2–4
Time90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Tikal?

Tikal is a game of exploration within the Central American jungles in search of lost temples and the treasures within. Players send their team of explorers into the jungle, exposing more and more of the terrain. Along the way, you find temples that require further uncovering and treasures. Players attempt to score points for occupying temples and holding onto treasure. Tikal is the first game of the Mask Trilogy. Sequel: Tikal II: The Lost Temple

How it plays

Mechanics

Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingEventsGrid MovementHexagon GridKill StealLayeringMap AdditionModular BoardSet CollectionTile PlacementVictory Points as a ResourceZone of Control

On the shelf

Categories

AdventureAncientExplorationTerritory Building

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