Five Tribes
2014
Design2.3/10
Interaction7.8/10
Artistry4.0/10
Strategy8.4/10
Complexity5.6/10

What do these ratings say about Five Tribes?

What kind of game is Five Tribes?

Five Tribes is a mechanics-first experience where clean rules and systems lead the table. Expect focused gameplay with less emphasis on story or theme.

How interactive is Five Tribes?

Five Tribes features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Five Tribes like?

Five Tribes has a polished look that supports gameplay without overpowering it. Expect a pleasant table presence with artwork that complements the game flow.

How strategic is Five Tribes?

Five Tribes rewards long-term planning and sequencing. Players who enjoy deeper strategic arcs and optimization will likely find a lot to explore.

How hard is Five Tribes to learn?

Five Tribes has moderate complexity, combining approachable core rules with enough depth to stay interesting. Most groups can learn it in a session and grow into stronger play over time.

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Five Tribes

Maneuver meeples to control locations, collect resources, and fulfill prophecies for victory.
2014 • 2–4
Average rating
4.21
Players
2–4
Avg time
80 min
Age
13+

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Overview

In Five Tribes, players compete to strategically maneuver five distinct tribes across a modular board, aiming to control key locations and accumulate victory points. The game revolves around a unique meeples placement and removal mechanic, where players bid for turn order and then strategically displace meeples of various types to activate locations and gain resources.

Each tribe grants different advantages – Assassins eliminate meeples, Elders grant influence, Builders construct structures, Merchants generate wealth, and Viziers score points. Collecting sets of resources, acquiring powerful Djinns through auctions, and fulfilling the prophecy of the Oracles further contribute to your final score, demanding careful planning and opportunistic play.

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Publishers
  • Days of Wonder
BGG Link
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes
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