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Travel back in time to the greatest city in Mesoamerica and witness the glory and twilight of the powerful pre-Columbian civilization. Players use worker dice to raise the legendary Pyramid of the Sun while managing cocoa as food supply for their workers in this complex Euro-style strategy game.

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The Verdict

based on 16 reviews

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Unique dice worker placement mechanic where workers (dice) age and become more powerful, adding a compelling layer of strategy.
Deep, interconnected mechanisms and multiple paths to victory offer rich strategic choices and rewarding gameplay.
High replayability thanks to variable board setup, random technology tiles, and diverse scoring opportunities.
Excellent production quality with tactile components, especially the satisfying pyramid pieces.
Features engaging indirect player interaction through blocking action spaces, racing for objectives, and communal pyramid building.
Can be complex and overwhelming for new players, leading to a steep learning curve.
The game's iconography can be confusing and may require frequent consultation of the rulebook.
Some reviews suggest the game is less engaging or loses some interaction at lower player counts, particularly with two players.
Despite its theme, some critics find the gameplay overly mathematical and process-driven, potentially lacking a strong sense of thematic immersion or "wonder."
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Meeple Mountain, Justin BellArticle

The reviewer finds Teotihuacan: City of Gods a challenging but satisfying rondel worker placement game, praising its unique worker aging mechanic, crucial resource management, and high-quality physical components. Despite its age, it maintains strong player tension and remains a fantastic strategy game that thoroughly holds up.

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Gaming Rules!, Gaming Rules! (Paul Grogan)Video

The reviewer provides a thorough analysis of Teotihuacan: City of Gods, praising its intricate decisions, engaging mechanics, and appealing artwork. He considers it potentially his best game of 2018 and expresses a strong desire to play it repeatedly.

95
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Quackalope, QuackalopeVideo

This Quackalope video details the Teotihuacan: City of Gods Deluxe Master Set, providing a comprehensive look at the full game experience, including the base game and all expansions.

95
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Punchboard, AdamArticle

The review emphasizes Teotihuacan's unique physical pyramid building, questioning if the game offers substantial depth beyond this attractive gimmick. It details the game's component quality, intricate worker placement system involving leveling dice, and multiple scoring tracks, providing a thorough first impression.

95
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Board Gaming RamblingsVideo

The reviewer enthusiastically praised Teotihuacan: City of Gods as an amazing, fun, and engaging medium-heavy worker placement game that surpassed their expectations. They highlighted its smooth gameplay, appealing components, and deep strategic opportunities for combos, considering it one of the best games they've ever played and a strong contender for their top game of 2018.

90
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Board Game Quest, Tony MastrangeliArticle

Board Game Quest praises Teotihuacan: City of the Gods as a deeply engaging worker placement game with interconnected mechanisms, highlighting its rewarding experience and calling it their favorite design from Daniele Tascini.

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Board Game Sanctuary, Board Game SanctuaryVideo

Teotihuacan: City of Gods is a strategic Euro worker placement board game where players utilize dice as workers to gather resources and construct the magnificent pyramid. It offers intricate mechanisms and considerable strategic depth in its gameplay.

90
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BoardGameBollocks, BoardGameBollocksVideo

This video offers initial impressions and a review of the board game Teotihuacan: City of Gods, likely discussing gameplay mechanics and the overall experience from a first-play perspective.

90
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The Broken Meeple, Luke HectorVideo

The reviewer highlights the exceptional replay value of Teotihuacan: City of Gods, attributing it to varied starting tiles and in-game boards. They praise the game for offering significant content and value even without expansions, giving it top marks.

90
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Man vs Meeple, Jeremy Salinas and David WaybrightVideo

The Man vs Meeple review praises Teotihuacan: City of Gods as a unique and satisfying 'brain burn' Eurogame. It highlights the interconnected mechanisms, dice worker placement on a rondel, and multiple rewarding strategies for players to explore. The review concludes that it is a highly recommended game.

90
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Game4LifeBG, Game4LifeBGVideo

The reviewer likely found 'Teotihuacan: City of Gods' to be a highly engaging and mechanically rich heavy Eurogame, offering significant depth, strategic choices, and excellent replayability.

85
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The Dice Tower, Tom VaselVideo

Tom Vasel from The Dice Tower presents a review of the physical board game Teotihuacan: City of Gods. The video provides his detailed insights and overall opinions on the game's mechanics, components, and gameplay experience.

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