# Bison: Thunder on the Prairie

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2006
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #5120
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.73 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel, Marek Szyszko
- **Publishers**: Devir, Egmont Polska, Mayfair Games, Phalanx Games B.V.
- **Categories**: American West, Animals, Post-Napoleonic, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Modular Board, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Fans of area control games with historical themes will enjoy Bison. The game shines in strategic resource management and the replayability of the modular board.Modular board enhances replayabilityStrategic and engaging resource managementWell-executed Wild West themeIntegrated area control mechanicsCan be slow with 4 playersModerate learning curve for beginnersRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Bison: Thunder on the Prairie, you take on the role of a Native American tribe striving to survive and thrive on the vast prairies. The game combines tile placement, action point management, and area control on a modular board that changes every game. Your goal is to gather bison, fish, and turkeys, using these resources to explore new lands, acquire equipment like canoes and tents, and dominate the richest areas. Each resource has its importance: bison provide food and leather, fish are vital for sustenance, and turkeys are used in rituals and adornments. In the end, the tribe that accumulates the most animals wins, proving their ability to survive and adapt to the harsh environment of the American West.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Bison?
Bison supports 2 to 4 players, but plays best with 3 or 4.

### What's the average playtime?
A game typically lasts around 90 minutes, but may vary depending on player count.

### Is the game language dependent?
No, components are mostly icon-based with minimal language dependence.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
It has a moderate learning curve but rules are accessible for those familiar with strategy games.

### What are the main components?
Includes tribe pieces, resource markers, modular board, and market cards.

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