# Tribes: Dawn of Humanity

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #4320
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.05 / 5
- **Designers**: Rustan Håkansson
- **Artists**: Claus Stephan
- **Publishers**: KOSMOS, Devir, Piatnik
- **Categories**: Ancient, Civilization, Exploration, Prehistoric, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Closed Economy Auction, Grid Movement, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love fast‑paced civ games with tactical choices, Tribes will click.Quick gameplayTactical depthModular boardScarce currencyLearning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Tribes: Dawn of Humanity compresses 30,000 years of human progress into a 45‑minute experience. Players start with a tiny tribe surrounded by explored land and must choose each round between growing, exploring or moving. The first action each turn is free; any additional actions require shells, the scarce currency that fuels a closed‑economy auction. Exploration flips new hex tiles, revealing valuable resources that feed inventions. Those inventions boost your ability to explore further, increase tribe size, or extend movement range, all of which translate into victory points alongside territory control and handling of natural‑disaster events. The board is built from hexagonal tiles, creating a fresh map every game, and movement follows a regular grid, making tactical planning straightforward. The mechanic that increases the value of unchosen resources gives weight to every decision – leaving a resource untouched may make it more lucrative later. The shell auction keeps the flow brisk, as players spend shells quickly and the action display cycles after each use. Though set in pre‑historic times, the game’s pace is swift and the rules are light, perfect for those who want to feel a civilization’s rise without long waiting times. If you enjoy territory‑building, resource management, and quick decision‑making, Tribes: Dawn of Humanity delivers a compact, strategic slice of humanity’s ascent.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the typical playing time?
About 45 minutes per game.

### How complex is the game?
Light to moderate complexity, suitable for both newcomers and experienced gamers.

### What components are included?
Hexagonal tiles, shell tokens, resource cubes, invention cards, and individual tribe boards.

### Who is the game best for?
Fans of civilization, territory building and quick strategic decisions.

### Do I need heavy math skills?
No, most choices revolve around resource management and simple strategic planning.

### Are there any expansions?
No official expansions have been announced yet.

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