Teotihuacan: City of Gods

NSKN Games, Board&Dice, Bucaneiros Jogos · Board game · 2018
1–4 · best 4 Solo 90–120 min Weight 3.8/5
8.6 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
How to Play Buy · from US$ 34.06
8.6 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

City-builder fans with a taste for layered strategy will fall for this one — raising the Pyramid of the Sun at the center is pure feel-good.

Highlights
  • Worker dice level up
  • Action-or-bonus choice
  • Modular board by eras
  • Epic Pyramid of the Sun
  • Rewards planning ahead
Keep in mind
  • Over 2 hours with 4 players
  • Initial learning curve
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About the game
Teotihuacan: City of Gods is for anyone who wants to travel thousands of years back in time without leaving the table. You command a group of worker dice that grow in strength with every move — literally: the die you move from one tile to another comes back stronger for the next round. The board is modular and organized into eras. Each turn, you relocate a worker to a location tile, and here's the twist: every tile has two distinct areas — one gives you a concrete action (plus a worker upgrade), the other hands you a powerful bonus but skips the upgrade. That choice between action and bonus is the heart of the strategy.

Meanwhile, players develop new technologies, climb the steps of three great temples, build houses for the city's inhabitants, and — the showstopper — raise the legendary Pyramid of the Sun right in the center of the map. The game plays out across three eras, and the board shifts each time: the civilization matures, challenges evolve. At the end, three evaluations check whether you managed to feed your workforce and rack up fame. The player with the most fame wins.

It blends city-building on the table with hand management and a satisfying grid-routine loop that hooks you in. It's dense without being unfair, has fun in every decision, and rewards those who plan ahead. If you love Ancient + City Building with a dash of Economic, this is your next treasure.
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Components: 8 x 8 Grids Constructions: Pyramids Country: Mexico Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Game: Teotihuacan Misc: LongPack Games Misc: Watch It Played How To Videos Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: T games (Daniele Tascini) Theme: Native Americans / First Peoples
Publisher NSKN Games, Board&Dice, Bucaneiros Jogos, CrowD Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Game Harbor
Designer Daniele Tascini
Artist Odysseas Stamoglou
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players and does it work solo?
1 to 4 players, and yes — it has a solo mode where you tackle the board alone. It works fine, though you lose some social interaction.
How long does a game take?
Between 90 and 120 minutes. With 4 players and deep thinkers, it can stretch close to 2 hours.
Is it hard to learn?
There's an initial curve — the worker dice and the action-vs-bonus choice take a round or two to click. After that it flows.
What's in the box?
Worker dice, modular tiles, building pieces (including the Pyramid of the Sun), event cards, and technology cards. Everything is very thematic.
Can non-Aztec fans enjoy it?
Even without loving the theme, the game delivers solid city building and strategy. The setting just adds flavor.
Is there a digital version?
Yes — available on Board Game Arena and Tabletopia, great for testing before buying.