Tikal
Explore Mayan ruins, excavate temples, and claim the greatest treasures
Who it's for
Euro gamers who appreciate classic designs with strong spatial elements. A satisfying 90-minute experience at 2-3 players.
Not for you if…
Skip if you need modern pacing or dislike action-point systems that can slow down with analysis-prone players. Shows its age slightly.
Vibe's take
Exploratory, calculating, spatial, classic
About this game
Spiel des Jahres-winning exploration game where players lead expeditions into a Mayan jungle. Place workers on temple ruins, uncover treasure, and claim scoring rights by establishing presence in the most valuable archaeological sites.
Get it
from €39
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
90 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.8 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #377
21k ratings
Published
1999
Designed by
Wolfgang Kramer, Michael Kiesling
Published by
Conclave Editora, Maldito Games, ABACUSSPIELE, Gém Klub Kft., YOKA Games, CMON Global Limited, Super Meeple, Egmont Polska, Keep Exploring Games, Hobby Game Mall, DV Games, Rio Grande Games, Siam Board Games, Ravensburger, Zvezda
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