Era of Tribes
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 180 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 4.1 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Era of Tribes is a heavy civilization worker-placement game for one to four players, guiding a clan from the Neolithic period through the High Middle Ages across Europe. Players place leaders on their tribal action board to expand territory, trade goods, levy taxes, negotiate diplomacy, and research improvements, all in pursuit of Influence Points earned through actions and secret objective cards. Multiple end-game conditions - from amassing wealth to conquering rivals' territories to reaching an advanced epoch - give players several distinct paths to victory. Blending Ameritrash-style conflict with deep euro-style development, the game bills itself as a hybrid 'Eumerithrash' design with real strategic breadth.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team sees this as an ambitious, sprawling civilization game that blends euro development with more direct conflict than most games in the genre attempt. The variety of end-game triggers keeps strategic options genuinely open throughout a long session. At over three hours and a high complexity rating, it's firmly a heavy-game-night title for groups who love deep civilization-building epics.
What we like
- Multiple distinct end-game conditions create genuinely varied strategic approaches.
- Blends euro-style development with more direct Ameritrash-style conflict.
- Ten unique tribes add strong asymmetric replay value.
- Solid solo mode supports play without a full group.
Keep in mind
- Very long playtime demands a serious time commitment.
- High complexity rating presents a steep learning curve.
- Significant table space and setup time are required.
Who it's for
Dedicated heavy-euro and civilization-game enthusiasts; best for one to four experienced players ready for a long session.
