Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala*

Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala is a strategy board game set in the mystical land of Naqala. Designed by Bruno Cathala, it puts a unique spin on the traditional German-style worker placement games.

Gameplay Overview

  • Unique Worker Placement: Starts with meeples already on the board, requiring strategic movement.
  • Five Tribes: Manipulate Assassins, Elders, Builders, Merchants, and Viziers to gain control.
  • Board Composition: Comprises villages, markets, oases, and sacred places.
  • Strategic Depth: Plan moves for scoring and disadvantaging opponents.
  • Summoning Djinns: Use powerful Djinns to aid in your quest for control.
  • Varied Paths to Victory: Offers multiple strategies to win the Sultanate.

Conclusion

Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala is ideal for players who enjoy deep strategy and a touch of fantasy in their board games. Its innovative approach to worker placement, combined with the mystical theme and multiple strategies for victory, makes it a compelling game for those who appreciate thoughtful and calculated gameplay. The game's design encourages players to think ahead and adapt their strategies to outmaneuver opponents and fulfill the prophecy.

Nominated for 14 awards and won 5.

  • 2 - 4 Players
  • 40 - 80 Minutes
  • 13+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala

  • YouTube Review for the game "Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala" by BoardGameGeek
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  • YouTube Review for the game "Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala" by BoardGameGeek
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