Founders of Teotihuacan

Board&Dice, Bucaneiros Jogos, Maldito Games · Board game · 2022
1–4 · best 2 Solo 45–60 min Weight 2.8/5
7.6 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
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7.6 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Love city-building and action optimization? Founders of Teotihuacan invites you to be an architect in ancient Teotihuacan! It's a game with clever mechanics and a competitive edge.

Highlights
  • Innovative tower action system
  • Thematic city building
  • Smart resource management
  • Subtle strategic interaction
Keep in mind
  • Slight initial learning curve
  • Can feel less direct conflict
  • Requires careful planning
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Step back in time and become a visionary architect during the founding of the legendary city of Teotihuacan! Your mission: design the ultimate urban project, complete with buildings, temples, and the imposing central pyramid. It's a fierce competition to see who will become the most renowned founder!

The game unfolds over three to four rounds, where you'll strategically deploy your action disks. Stack them on the main board to activate bonuses and construct what the city needs. But beware: resource management is key, as space on your personal city board becomes increasingly contested. You'll need to outsmart your rivals using an innovative action system that dynamically alters turn order. Each action involves stacking disks, with the strength of your action determined by the tower's height. The placement of your action disks is crucial, as they dictate your 'reach' and the actions you can perform.

When the eclipse descends, it's time to tally the scores and see who truly excelled. The player with the most harmonious design between their districts and the pyramid claims the glory. Founders of Teotihuacan is a standalone experience, inspired by the universe of Teotihuacan: City of Gods, but focusing on an earlier period when the city was merely an embryo. Get ready to plan, build, and outmaneuver your opponents in this race to found one of Mesoamerica's greatest civilizations!

Rules videos

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Best player count

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1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

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Components: Polyominoes Country: Mexico Misc: LongPack Games
Publisher Board&Dice, Bucaneiros Jogos, Maldito Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer Filip Głowacz
Artist Aleksander Zawada, Chuy de Leon, Odysseas Stamoglou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime for Founders of Teotihuacan?
A game typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 1 to 4 players, offering both a solo and a competitive experience.
Is Founders of Teotihuacan very complex?
It's considered a medium-weight game (2.8/5 on BGG), with rules that require some attention to master, especially the tower-based action system.
Do I need to play Teotihuacan: City of Gods first?
No, Founders of Teotihuacan is a standalone game and doesn't require prior knowledge of other titles in the series. They only share the same setting.
What makes the action system interesting?
You stack action disks on top of each other, forming towers. The strength of your action depends on the tower's height, and turn order can shift, creating a really neat dynamic.
Is this a game with a lot of direct interaction?
The interaction is more indirect, focusing on competing for the best action spaces and optimizing your board before opponents do.

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