Neta-Tanka: Deluxe Edition

La Boîte de Jeu · Board game · 2019
— Ludopedia 7.1 BGG 1–5 · best 3 Solo 60–90 min Weight 2.8/5
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy worker placement games with a cool indigenous civilization theme, Neta-Tanka might be for you! It's a game that rewards planning and subtle player interaction.

Highlights
  • Engaging strategic planning
  • Rich and immersive theme
  • Clever indirect interaction
  • Deluxe Edition components
Keep in mind
  • Crucial action order
  • Actions with prerequisites
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Neta-Tanka: Deluxe Edition, you step into the shoes of a clan leader from the Frostrivers tribe, living in harmony with nature along the Great Frozen River. As the Neta-Tanka, the supreme elder, nears the end of their life, it's time to choose a successor. Each clan presents a young leader to prove their generosity and ability to provide for the tribe. The game unfolds with classic worker placement mechanics: on your turn, place one of your workers on an available action space on the board. Everyone places their workers one by one until all have deployed theirs. Then, in turn order, the actions are resolved. Think ahead! Some actions can only be triggered if others have already been resolved. For instance, to hunt and get pelts, the 'Hunt' action must be triggered first. And when you process the hunt, the meat becomes available for others. Remember the resolution order, or your workers might have nothing to do! Another key point is linked actions: triggering two connected actions can give you a boost, either by improving the action or granting extra resources. Scoring comes in various ways: building tents, feeding the tribe, crafting items, raising the highest totem, and showing generosity to opponents. The player with the most points will be declared the new Neta-Tanka and guide the tribe into the future!

Rules videos

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4 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–5 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC
5 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Native Americans / First Peoples
Publisher La Boîte de Jeu
Designer Hervé Rigal
Artist Quentin Regnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
What is the average playtime for 2 players?
The playtime generally falls between 60 and 90 minutes, even with fewer players, as the interaction and planning still require time.
Is the game too complex for beginners?
With a weight of 2.8, it's considered medium complexity. Players with some experience in modern board games will adapt well, but beginners might need a guide for the first few plays.
How many players does Neta-Tanka support?
The Deluxe Edition, which this description is based on, supports 1 to 5 players. The standard retail version supports up to 4 players.
Is there a solo mode?
Yes, the game includes rules for a single player, allowing you to experience tribe management on your own.
What differentiates the Deluxe Edition from the regular version?
The Deluxe Edition includes exclusive components, such as pieces for a 5th player and the 'Mountain' expansion, which are not in the retail version.
What are the main mechanics used in the game?
The core mechanics are Worker Placement and Set Collection, with a strong Civilization theme.
Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
It's a competitive game where players vie to become the new Neta-Tanka by accumulating the most points through various actions and objectives.

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