Teotihuacan: City of Gods

About this board game

Welcome to Teotihuacan: City of Gods, a fascinating journey into the heart of ancient Mesoamerica. Here, you will experience the grandeur and mystique of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world while immersing yourself in an engaging strategy game.

In Teotihuacan: City of Gods, players represent noble families striving for eternal fame and glory. You’ll achieve this by contributing to the construction of the iconic Pyramid of the Sun, painting breathtaking murals, crafting and engraving mystic masks, and performing awe-inspiring rituals to please the gods.

The setting of the game is the ancient city of Teotihuacan during the Late Preclassic period of Mesoamerican chronology (300 BCE – 250 AD), at the peak of its influence and power. The city is depicted with meticulous attention to historical detail, thanks to the game’s stunning artwork and carefully researched game elements.

What sets Teotihuacan: City of Gods apart from other board games are its unique core mechanics. Each player controls several worker dice, which roll around the game board, mimicking the journey of life, and grow older while doing so. Every action you take will not only contribute to your individual strategy but also to the communal construction of the Pyramid of the Sun and the progression of the game’s three epochs, leading to the end game.

You will find a variety of strategies to explore:

• Collect resources such as wood, stone, and gold to fuel your city-building efforts.
• Advance on three different temples to gain favor with the gods and earn powerful bonuses.
• Construct and climb the central Pyramid of the Sun to earn significant rewards and recognition.

However, as the game progresses, the impending wrath of the gods looms large. Players must prepare for the end of each epoch, where they will be judged and potentially penalized if they have not planned wisely.

In the end, the player who garners the most fame—signified by victory points—will achieve eternal glory and win the game.

Teotihuacan: City of Gods is a deeply strategic game that offers a unique blend of worker placement, resource management, and spatial puzzle-solving. With each play, you’ll discover new strategies and paths to victory, ensuring that no two games are the same. Get ready to step back in time and build your legacy in the City of the Gods!