
- BGG rank
- BGG #391
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Tikal
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 1999

2023
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Terra Pyramides is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, and Layering.
In Terra Pyramides, players compete to acquire building sites to build pyramids of different sizes. They need money, resources and workers to build the most magnificent pyramids, for which they get points. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game wins. Each player must place exactly one tile on the game board in a round. Then all tiles on the game board that are in a straight or diagonal line from the tile just placed are activated. The tiles have workers, resources and money that can be activated/received by the player. Workers and raw materials are needed to build pyramids. The workers must "walk" in an unbroken straight or diagonal line to the pyramid building sites. If a player has enough resources and three of their workers on a building site, they may build another level for this pyramid, which earns them points. Money can be used for bonus promotions, e.g. B. to obtain wild resources or to search a stack and select a tile. The game ends when all tile stacks have been used up. Each pyramid is worth points depending on how far a player has occupied the pyramid. Leftover resources and money are also worth points. Terra Pyramides comes with two expansions in the box. While the basic game is aimed more at family players, the expansions add additional strategic elements that make the board game more complex.
Terra Pyramides supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Terra Pyramides is 45–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Terra Pyramides for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Terra Pyramides has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Terra Pyramides belongs to these categories: Ancient. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, and Layering. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Terra Pyramides are: Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Terra Pyramides as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.