Tapestry*

Tapestry is a strategic board game designed by Jamey Stegmaier, intended for 1-5 players and lasting about two hours. The game invites players to weave the narrative of a civilization's journey from the dawn of humankind into the future, creating a unique and storied history that diverges from real-world events.

Gameplay Overview

  • Civilization Development: Start from the beginning and advance your civilization along four tracks: science, technology, exploration, and military.
  • Strategic Choices: Choose to specialize in one track or balance your advancement across them.
  • Capital City Building: Construct and develop your capital city throughout the game.

Special Features

  • Asymmetric Abilities: Each player has unique abilities that influence their strategy and gameplay.
  • Income and Victory Points: Improve your civilization’s income and earn victory points to advance.
  • Tapestry Cards: Shape the narrative of your civilization with story-rich tapestry cards.

Conclusion

Tapestry is an excellent choice for players who enjoy civilization-building games with a strong emphasis on strategy and narrative. The game's blend of advancement tracks, asymmetric player abilities, and the intriguing use of tapestry cards to tell a civilization's story makes it a captivating experience for both solo and group play. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to civilization games, Tapestry offers a rich, engaging, and unique journey through the ages.

Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.

  • 1 - 5 Players
  • 90 - 120 Minutes
  • 12+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

We like Tapestry so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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