Tribes of the Wind
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.7 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
In this post-apocalyptic civilization game, players rebuild a polluted world by planting forests, founding villages and temples, and sending wind riders out to explore. A clever card-drafting system means the effect of the card you play depends on what your neighbors' hidden cards reveal, creating constant tactical surprises. Objectives unlock guides' special powers as your tribe grows, and the game ends once someone raises their fifth village. Vincent Dutrait's lush art brings this hopeful rebuilding theme vividly to life.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team is drawn to the neighbor-scope card mechanism here: it's a rare twist that makes you watch the whole table, not just your own tableau. The eco-rebuilding theme feels timely and the numerous scoring paths (pollution, forests, temples, objectives) give real strategic depth. It runs a bit long for its complexity, but fans of tight euro-style drafting will find plenty to love.
What we like
- Innovative neighbor-scope card mechanism creates constant tension.
- Multiple viable scoring paths add strategic depth.
- Gorgeous Vincent Dutrait artwork and hopeful theme.
- Strong replayability from varied objectives.
Keep in mind
- 90-minute playtime with moderate downtime between turns.
- Card interactions can be fiddly to track at first.
- Not ideal for players who dislike having to watch opponents closely.
Who it's for
Euro-gamers (ages 14+) who enjoy hand management and drafting with meaningful player interaction, best with 3-5 players.
