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Spiel des Jahres 1999 and Deutscher Spiele Preis 1999

Box art for Tikal
Spiel des JahresDeutscher Spiele Preis

1999Michael Kiesling and Wolfgang Kramer

7.3

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21,603 ratings

Players
2–4
Duration
90 min
Complexity
2.8/5Medium
Age
10+
  • Adventure
  • Ancient
  • Exploration
  • Territory Building

2 awards

All of its awards

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About the game

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

Mechanics

  • Action Points
  • Area Majority / Influence
  • Auction / Bidding
  • Events
  • Grid Movement
  • Hexagon Grid
  • Kill Steal
  • Layering
  • Map Addition
  • Modular Board
  • Set Collection
  • Tile Placement