
Five Tribes
A game by Bruno Cathala
2 - 4 Players 40 - 80 minutes Medium
Auction/Bidding, End Game Bonuses, Hidden Victory Points, Modular Board, Set Collection, Square Grid, Take That, Turn Order: Auction, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, Victory Points as a Resource, Constrained Bidding, Mancala
Arabian, Fantasy, Mythology
Description
In the Sultanate of Naqala, the old sultan has died and control is up for grabs. As a stranger in this fabled land, you must maneuver the Five Tribes to gain influence and fulfill an ancient prophecy. Designed by Bruno Cathala, Five Tribes is a game of strategy and cunning, where players must cleverly displace tribes of Assassins, Elders, Builders, Merchants, and Viziers across the modular board. With a playtime of 40 to 80 minutes, Five Tribes is a game that's easy to learn but challenging to master. The rules are straightforward, but devising a winning strategy requires careful consideration of each move and its potential consequences. With multiple pathways to victory, including the summoning of powerful Djinns, players must weigh their options carefully to outmaneuver their opponents and claim control of the Sultanate.
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Expansions

Five Tribes
The Artisans of Naqala
2 - 4 Players
40 - 80 minutes
Medium

Five Tribes
Whims of the Sultan
2 - 5 Players
40 - 90 minutes
Medium

Five Tribes
The Thieves of Naqala
2 - 4 Players
40 - 80 minutes
Medium

Five Tribes
Dhenim
2 - 4 Players
40 - 80 minutes
Low

Five Tribes
Wilwit
2 - 4 Players
40 - 80 minutes
Low

Five Tribes
Galbells
2 - 4 Players
60 minutes
Low
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