BoardGame Verdict
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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 21 reviews

Positive 0%
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

“Teotihuacan: City of Gods is my second-favorite Tascini design; Tiletum’s standing in my collection is safe. The state of the tabletop industry has many of my friends seeking out classic Euro designs that stand the test of time; if that describes you, I highly recommend adding Teotihuacan to your collection.”

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95
Punchboard, AdamArticle

“Thankfully, it’s a brilliant game. It’s a heavy game, for certain, but a brilliant one at the same time.”

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95
Quackalope, QuackalopeVideo

The reviewer highlights that "Teotihuacan: City of Gods" is a beloved Euro game with a successful history, and the Deluxe Master Set offers a welcome upgrade with all expansions and promos, enhancing the experience for both new and existing fans.

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

The reviewer highly praises Teotihuacan: City of Gods, calling it possibly his best game of 2018 and expressing a strong desire to always play it, despite acknowledging a few minor fiddly rules that make it a slightly heavier game.

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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.

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90
The Broken Meeple, Luke HectorVideo

The reviewer highly recommends Teotihuacan: City of Gods, calling it a solid Euro game with engaging and interactive mechanics, strong replay value, and a clean, crisp aesthetic. They consider it a definite pick-up for fans of combo and engine-building games, noting few significant negatives.

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Man vs Meeple, Jeremy Salinas and David WaybrightVideo

The reviewer highly praises 'Teotihuacan: City of Gods' for its unique action selection and dice worker placement mechanics on a rondel, highlighting its 'point salad' nature with diverse scoring opportunities and the strategic depth required due to limited worker movement.

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90
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.

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Rahdo Runs Through, KimberlyVideo

Kimberly, the reviewer, is highly enthusiastic about the Teotihuacan: City of Gods Deluxe Master Set, praising its beautiful components and engaging gameplay as players work to construct the ancient city and its pyramid.

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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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BoardGameBollocks, BoardGameBollocksVideo

The reviewer praises 'Teotihuacan: City of Gods' for its fantastic art, beautiful production, and excellent value, highlighting its engaging variability and effective set collection mechanics. While noting minor issues with the art's vibrancy compared to another game and a convoluted eclipse track, the overall sentiment is highly positive.

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Board Game Sanctuary, Board Game SanctuaryVideo

The reviewer praises Teotihuacan: City of Gods as a strategic Eurogame that offers a deep and satisfying puzzle with intricately connected mechanisms, changing their perspective on complex board games.

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