BGG rank #359 · 1999

Tikal

Tikal (1999) is #359 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–4 players, 90 min, ages 10+. Designed by Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer.

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Year: 1999
Players: 2–4
Play time: 90 min
Age: 10+

About the game

Tikal is a game of exploration within the Central American jungles in search of lost temples and the treasures within.

Summary courtesy of BoardGameGeek, where you can read the full description, reviews and forums.

Mechanics

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

Designers

Michael Kiesling Wolfgang Kramer

Artists

Mariusz Gandzel, Paul Mafayon, Christophe Swal, Franz Vohwinkel

Publishers

Ravensburger, Super Meeple, ABACUSSPIELE, CMON Global Limited, Conclave Editora, DV Games, Egmont Polska, Gém Klub Kft., Hobby Game Mall, Keep Exploring Games, Maldito Games, Rio Grande Games, Siam Board Games, YOKA Games, Zvezda

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