The best games by Daniele Tascini 🇮🇹👨 2026

Looking for a really great game by Daniele Tascini? Here is the list of the best Daniele Tascini games 2026.

Who is Daniele Tascini?

Daniele Tascini is an Italian game designer from the Marche region. He became known through his "T-series" of demanding Euro strategy games – including Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar, Teotihuacan, and Tekhenu. He frequently co-designs with Simone Luciani; for The Voyages of Marco Polo the two received the Deutscher Spiele Preis in 2015.

Daniele Tascini as a game designer

The first game by Daniele Tascini in our database is Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar from 2012 – Daniele Tascini has been designing games for over 14 years. The most well-known game is Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar.

How good are games by Daniele Tascini?

There are 7 games by Daniele Tascini in our Top-1000 games list – making Daniele Tascini #20 of the best game designers out of 12778 designers in our database.

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List of the best games by Daniele Tascini 2026

In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games by Daniele Tascini that you can buy 2026.

This list was last updated on June 29, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. A Tale of Pirates

    A Tale of Pirates

    Put on your captain's hat and navigate the 3D pirate ship in this unique cooperative real-time game. Players aim to be crowned Admiral of the Black by completing various dangerous scenarios quickly. An innovative feature allows players to use their own 30-second sand timer as their character, placing it on the ship to perform actions while managing time effectively.

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    2–4 30 min 8+ Easy to learn
    43 % cheaper than at other retailers
    20 € at Amazon*
  2. Tiletum

    Tiletum

    Tiletum transports players back to the splendor of the Renaissance, a period marked by the flourishing of trade and the arts across Europe. In this game, players embody wealthy merchants traversing from Flanders to Venice, engaging in commerce, constructing cathedrals, and currying favor with noble families to establish themselves as preeminent figures of the era.

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    1–4 60–100 min 14+ Medium complexity
  3. Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar

    Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar

    Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar is a unique board game that introduces a dynamic worker placement mechanism set against the backdrop of the ancient Mayan civilization.

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    2–4 90 min 13+ For connoisseurs
    + 7 € above the best price
    42 € at Amazon*
  4. Teotihuacan: City of Gods

    Teotihuacan: City of Gods

    Teotihuacan: City of Gods invites you to traverse time, immersing yourself in the splendor and twilight of the powerful pre-Columbian civilization of Mesoamerica. Strategize, accumulate wealth, seek the favor of the gods, and embark on the monumental task of constructing the awe-inspiring Pyramid of the Sun.

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    1–4 90–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  5. Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun

    Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun

    Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun is a strategic board game set in ancient Egypt, where players contribute to building the Temple of Amun-Ra. The game is deeply thematic, involving Egyptian gods and the management of resources and actions influenced by the positioning of an obelisk and its shadow.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  6. Tianxia

    Tianxia

    Tianxia drops you into China’s Warring States period around 260 BCE. As the head of a noble family you gather prestige and the favour of the rulers governing the seven kingdoms, while nomadic warriors threaten the northern borders. A demanding strategy game from Board&Dice.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ Medium complexity
  7. Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula

    Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula

    Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula immerses players in the mystical world of alchemy, where they strive to emulate the legendary Hermes Trismegistus. Over the span of three rounds and through the strategic drafting of alchemical dice, players engage in the ancient art, transmuting base metals into gold, conducting experiments, and forging powerful artifacts to advance in mastery and achieve greatness.

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    1–4 90–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  8. Tabannusi: Builders of Ur

    Tabannusi: Builders of Ur

    The game is set in ancient Mesopotamia, where players work to build the great city of Ur and expand its districts. With a game board divided into five regions, players activate these districts using colored dice to gather resources and influence.

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    1–4 120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  9. Transgalactica
    2–5 100 min 14+ For connoisseurs
    At its lowest price in a month
    38 € at Amazon*

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

A Tale of Pirates currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 1 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 90 to 120 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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