How many players is Tikal?

Tikal plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Tikal take to play?

A game of Tikal takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Tikal rates 7.3/10 from 18,139 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / territory building game built around action points, area majority / influence, auction/bidding.

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Tikal (1999)

2–4 players · 90 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 90 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.3/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like exploration games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Tikal

Explore the jungle and dig up monuments and treasures to edge out your competition.

Exploration Territory Building

Mechanics: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Layering · Designer: Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer

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Tikal FAQ

How many players is Tikal?: Tikal plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Tikal take to play?: A game of Tikal takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Tikal any good?: Tikal rates 7.3/10 from 18,139 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / territory building game built around action points, area majority / influence, auction/bidding.