Each turn, players can perform one action - usually boiling down to playing a card from the row in front of them. These cards are colour-coded to four key elements: water, earth, fire and wind, allowing players to claim the vital resource of water, replant forests using said water, clear out pollution from squares on their board or move wind riders around (more on that in a second). Everything about the gameplay works, especially at lower player counts. I will need some persuading to play this again at five player though, as it turned what should be a 40 to 60 minute game into an absolute slog. With that sort of time investment I would rather play something more meaty. The power of cards is affected by the cards of your neighbours - with the need to compare element types for most actions.

The aftermath of an apocalypse is an increasingly common grounding for games, both digitally and on the tabletop. Some (The Last of Us) take a narrative approach, where players act as a group of protagonists against a generally hostile environment. Others such as Dead of Winter introduce the possibility of deception and betrayal into the dynamic of survival. 2017’s Outlive pitches you in direct competition with other bands of survivors, as well as environmental hazards. And then, there are games like Tribes of the Wind, where the destruction of human civilisation is included solely for decorative effect. Apocalypse Wow Tribes of the Wind shines with several standout features that enhance the gaming experience. Let’s delve into the positive aspects of this innovative board game. A Visual Feast The game’s strategic elements and unique card play mechanics make it both engaging and challenging. It encourages players to think, plan, and strategize, keeping them invested in the game. A Game with a Message In this game, you’ll play as a Guide who uses elemental magic to fight against pollution. Have forests grow, build new cities in the canopy, and secure the future of mankind.On your turn you will either play a card and carry out its action, discard three cards to place a temple, or build a village. But how do you convert a bombed out power station into a verdant treehouse? By following the following steps:

Tribes of the Wind feels as lightweight as its wind riders, but there’s plenty of strategic heft to anchor its gameplay.

What We Don’t Like In Tribes of the Wind

When someone builds their 5th village, the end of the game is triggered. The player with the most points, depending on pollution, villages, temples, layout of their forests, and other various objectives, wins! We were able to get hands-on with one of the most eye-catching releases during a demo session at this year’s Essen Spiel convention in Germany, finding out whether the gorgeous board game could live up to its inspiration. The Vincent Dutrait artwork sets the tone nicely for the game. The artwork on the cards is individual, some have a similar look but with subtle details swapped out that makes it fun to spot the differences. During a game of Tribes of The Wind, you will be playing as a guide who can use their elemental magic to fight the pollution that ravaged the world. You will be growing forests, building temples and cities and securing the future of mankind. Sounds like an easy task right? Once someone has completed 5 villages there is a final round and then each player scores points for the following

All the components are good the wooden temples, villages and wind folk are the highlights here. The pollution and water tokens utilitarianly do the job. As we conclude our review of Tribes of the Wind, it’s clear that this game brings a unique blend of elements to the table. Despite its shortcomings, the game’s strengths make it a worthy addition to any board game collection. A Unique Gaming Experience La Boite de Jeu is on the cusp of releasing a new board game that caught my eye due to its mechanics and its stunning artwork (by Vincent Dutrait!). Joachim Thôme has been working away on Tribes Of The Wind, a board game where your Guides work to reinvigorate civilisation after pollution has ravaged the world. Quite apt for this day and age.

Gamelay and Mechanics of Tribes of the Wind

There are a couple of other aspects of the game which are also a bit unsatisfying. There is an element of assymetry- each player has a selection of powers that they can activate under certain circumstances. This is a potentially fun wrinkle, but unfortunately neither the triggering circumstances nor the powers particularly affect the game, and so because you have to do everything (moving, clearing, building) yourself, there’s very little benefit to specialisation. So this aspect feels very bland. Temple Of Kludge Tribes of the Wind offers a unique gaming experience with its innovative card play mechanics and immersive theme. The game’s beautiful artwork and strategic gameplay make it a standout in the board game world. Engaging and Challenging