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
- Position 26 in The best civilization games
- Position 5 in The best games from Jamey Stegmaier 🇺🇸👨
- Position 20 in The Best Games from Feuerland Spiele 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 23 in The Best Games from Stonemaier Games 🇺🇸🏢
- Position 23 in The best games where you can perform an ability once per game
- Position 26 in The best games with improvements via Tech Tree or Tech Tracks