ADVENTURE GAME: Explore 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.
STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Tikal is a deeply strategic game of tile laying and territory control with a mechanics of action points that are intuitive and easy to take in hands.
DISCOVER LOST TEMPLES AND TREASURES: When players find a temple, they can excavate it in order to make it worth more points. But beware, as this also makes the temple more interesting to other players, who can try to take over your temple. Players can also collect treasures and maximize points through means of a set collection system.
CHALLENGING AND COMPETITIVE: Players have a number of action points they can use each turn to accomplish their goals. Players attempt to score points for occupying temples and holding onto treasure. When the last tile is layed out on the board, whoever has the most points wins the game!
NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This fun family game is made for 2 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 10 and older. The average playtime is about 90 minutes.
Description
Tikal was the capital of one of the most powerful Mayan kingdoms and is now one the vastest archeological sites of South America. You lead a team of explorers searching for treasures from this fascinating civilisation. Equipped with a limited pool of Action Points each round, you will lead your team through the jungle to discover temples and riches and set up camps. But the site is coveted and there is strong competition! Tikal is a game of majority and placement with a simple approach yet deep tactical possibilities.