How to Play Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala

Days of Wonder · Board game · 2016
2–4 · best 3 40–80 min Weight 2.7/5
7.6 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG

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Objective of the Game

Naqala is now a prosperous place, but gaining the favors of the different Tribes was not easy, and rivals are not easily discouraged. Some Tribes abandon your cause and rally to your rivals, following influential leaders your rivals hired against you. However, every man has his price, and you could return the favor to your rivals by recruiting the Thieves of Naqala.

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Preparation (Setup)

Follow the usual setup with the following changes:

  • Add Morgiane to the Djinn deck before shuffling it and placing it next to the board.
  • Shuffle the Thief cards and set them face down in a draw pile next to the Djinn cards. Then, draw the top card of the Thief pile and place it face up next to its pile. If you are not playing with The Artisans of Naqala expansion, remove the purple thief (Madjaar) from the game.

Fluxo do Jogo

Add a third step to the Clean-Up phase at the end of each round:

  • Replenish the row of Thief cards: If there is no Thief visible, draw the top card of the Thief pile and place it face up next to its pile.

Ações e Como Jogar

Buying a Thief card

During the game, whenever you want to buy a Djinn card, you can buy the face up Thief card instead of any Djinn card, at the same cost. Keep the Thief card in front of you until you use it.

Using a Thief card

During the game, if you perform the Tribe action that matches the color of any of your Thieves, you may use your Thief immediately after your Tribe action. The Thief is then discarded (to the box). A Thief cannot be used during the same turn it was bought.

When using a Thief, apply its effect clockwise, starting with the player sitting on your left.

Important Notes:

  • If you cannot discard something when a Thief comes into play, you simply discard what you can.
  • Thieves are not Djinns. Effects that apply to Djinns do not apply to Thieves.

Thief Card Effects

  • Houssain (green): Every other player discards 2 Resource cards of their choice face up. You take 2 cards of your choice from among these and add them to your hand.
  • Shalim (blue): Every other player discards 1 Palm Tree or 1 Palace on a Tile they control. You take 1 Palm Tree or 1 Palace among these and place it on a Tile that you control (even on a Tile that is not an Oasis or a Village).
  • Madjaar (purple): Every other player discards 1 precious or magic Item face up. You take 1 Item of your choice from among these and place it face down in front of you.
  • Ziad (yellow): Every other player discards 1 Vizier. You take 1 Vizier from among these and place it in front of you.
  • Ouafat (white): Every other player discards 1 Djinn of their choice. You take 1 Djinn of your choice from among these and place it in front of you.
  • Kohdjah (red): Every other player chooses 1 tile that he controls and takes back the Camel that is on it. You take control of 1 tile from among these by placing 1 of your Camels on it. Note: We recommend that affected players lay their Camels on their side rather than immediately take them back, as this helps the current player see which tiles he can choose.

New Djinn

  • Morgiane: When other players use Thieves, their effects do not apply to you.

Fim de Jogo e Pontuação

If you have any Thief cards in front of you at the end of the game, add their values to your Djinn Victory Points.

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What is the objective of Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala?
Naqala is now a prosperous place, but gaining the favors of the different Tribes was not easy, and rivals are not easily discouraged. Some Tribes abandon your cause and rally to your rivals, following influential leaders your rivals hired against you. However, every man has his price, and you could return the favor to your rivals by recruiting the Thieves of Naqala. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.
How do you set up Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala?
Follow the usual setup with the following changes: Add Morgiane to the Djinn deck before shuffling it and placing it next to the board. Shuffle the Thief cards and set them face down in a draw pile next to the Djinn cards. Then, draw the top card of the Thief pile and place it face up next to its pile. If you are not playing with The Artisans of Naqala expansion, remove the purple thief (Madjaar) from the game.
How do you play Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala?
Add a third step to the Clean-Up phase at the end of each round: Replenish the row of Thief cards: If there is no Thief visible, draw the top card of the Thief pile and place it face up next to its pile. Buying a Thief card During the game, whenever you want to buy a Djinn card, you can buy the face up Thief card instead of any Djinn card, at the same cost. Keep the Thief card in front of you until you use it. Using a Thief card During the game, if you perform the Tribe action that matches the…
How does Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala end, and how do you score?
If you have any Thief cards in front of you at the end of the game, add their values to your Djinn Victory Points. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção.
What are some tips for winning Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala?
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