Wendake: New Allies

Wendake: New Allies whisks you back to 1756, when French and English armies arrive at the Great Lakes. To thrive, you’ll need to forge commercial and military alliances with these powers. The game introduces turn cards that grant powerful effects and a new alliance action: choose whether to side with the French or English army, call for military aid, or trade pelts for rifles. Rifles are power tokens that can claim new territory tiles or activate even stronger turn cards. The open drafting mechanic keeps each game fresh, as players pick cards from an open pool, sparking resource competition. Area movement lets you expand explosions, while area influence determines who controls each region. With a blend of worker placement, set collection, and variable player powers, every game presents new strategic options. Playtime ranges from 60 to 120 minutes, making it perfect for fans of diplomacy, trade, and combat. If you love historical themes, influence mechanics, and want to experiment with new alliance dynamics, Wendake: New Allies is an expansion worth checking out.