Rise of Tribes*
Rise of Tribes takes players back to a prehistoric era where leading a tribal faction to prosperity is the ultimate goal. Through a modular hex board representing various terrains, players strive to grow their tribe, move across lands, gather resources, and lead their people to victory. The game stands out with its dice-driven mechanism that influences the strength of each action, coupled with strategic decisions on where to place tribe members to either promote growth or avoid conflict.
Gameplay Overview
- Dynamic Actions: Choose two actions per turn from GROW, MOVE, GATHER, and LEAD, influenced by dice rolls and previous players' actions.
- Conflict Resolution: Manage your tribe's population on hexes carefully to avoid or trigger conflicts beneficially.
- Village Building and Goal Completion: Expand your tribe by building villages and completing goal cards for points.
Special Features
- Modular Board: Offers a fresh experience with its varying setup.
- Dice Mechanism: Adds a layer of strategy with dice affecting action outcomes.
- Solo Mode: Available with the Vul'Keth Invasion expansion, providing a challenging solo gameplay experience.
Conclusion
Rise of Tribes is a blend of strategy and luck, offering a rich thematic experience of leading a tribe in prehistoric times. Whether competing for resources, avoiding conflict, or striving for achievements, players must carefully plan their moves to ensure the prosperity and dominance of their tribe. With its modular board and unique dice mechanism, the game promises a dynamic and engaging experience for both groups and solo players aiming to make their mark on prehistoric civilization.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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We like Rise of Tribes so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 23 in The best board, card & dice games set in the prehistoric period
- Position 25 in The best civilization games
- Position 3 in The best games with the 4x mechanism