# Era of Tribes

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: #2649
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-180 min
- **Weight**: 4.14 / 5
- **Designers**: Arne Lorenz
- **Artists**: Arne Lorenz, Marc Exner, Radosław Jaszczuk
- **Publishers**: Black Beacon Games
- **Categories**: Ancient, Civilization, Environmental, Medieval, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Multiple Maps, Simulation, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Turn Order: Claim Action, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Phase Order, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love epic and strategic civilization games, Era of Tribes is a fantastic choice to build your empire from the ground up!Deep strategyCivilization buildingMany decisionsHigh replayabilityCombat and diplomacyDense rulesLong playtimeLearning curveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In Era of Tribes, you are a clan chief at the dawn of the Neolithic period in Europe, with the ambition to transform your small tribe into a vast empire. This civilization strategy game for 1 to 4 players, aged 14+, challenges you to develop, expand, and interact in a setting that spans from the Neolithic to the High Middle Ages. Prepare for an epic journey where survival and ascension depend on your cunning!

To achieve your goal of becoming the supreme ruler, you must strengthen your dynasty, equip superior armies, and conquer territories to obtain resources and luxury goods. Diplomacy and scientific advancements are crucial for success. The game combines the best of 'Ameritrash' and 'Eurogame' worlds, creating an experience the designer affectionately dubbed 'Eumerithrash'.

Your main objective is to accumulate the most Influence Points (IP) by the end of the game. To do this, you'll deploy your leaders on a tribal action board, where each chamber offers unique opportunities: the 'Expansion' chamber allows you to spread your vassals, found cities, and resolve conflicts; 'Trade' increases your wealth; 'Taxes' lets you levy tributes; 'Diplomacy' for negotiations and changing turn order; 'Improvement' to discover new technologies; 'Bread & Circuses' to boost population morale; and 'Revolution' to advance to the next epoch. Secret influence cards and other game aspects also contribute to your final score. With ten unique tribes and various end-game conditions, Era of Tribes offers games ranging from 30 to 60 minutes per player, ensuring a deep and engaging strategic experience.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Era of Tribes?
A normal game lasts about 30 minutes per player, but in a longer game with extended end-game conditions, it can reach up to 60 minutes per player. Get ready for a robust session!

### How many players can play Era of Tribes?
The game is designed for 1 to 4 players. Yes, there's a solo mode for those who want to conquer Europe without company!

### What is the complexity level of Era of Tribes?
With a BGG weight of 4.14/5, Era of Tribes is considered an expert-level game. It offers considerable strategic depth with many interconnected mechanics.

### Is the game language dependent?
Despite having a fair amount of text on cards and in the rulebook, Ludopedia indicates 'None' for language dependency. However, to fully enjoy it, having someone who understands English or good translated material helps a lot.

### What are the main components of the game?
You can expect a European map board, individual tribal action boards, worker meeples, improvement cards, influence cards, dice for combat, and various tokens for resources and luxury goods.

### Who is Era of Tribes for?
It's ideal for experienced players who love civilization and 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) strategy games. If you enjoy planning ahead, managing resources, and interacting (or battling) other players on an epic scale, this game is for you!

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