Are the copies being sold now the newer print run with fakir cards, or are they from the original print run with slave cards?

The copies we are selling are from the 2nd print run (which has the original slave cards in it). Replacement cards for this edition can be purchased separately from the publisher.-- Respectfully,Robert S. Solow, Ph.D.CLS GamesAtlanta's Board Game WarehouseLAND: (770) 966-8340CELL: (770) 310-2498

How is it for two players? Some games say two can play, but the rules aren't terribly well balanced.

The rules are the same regardless of how many players there are. If you're playing with two players, you get two turns per round and that really changes the dynamic of the game. My husband and I have played as a 2 player game more than we have as 3-4 player. We love this game for any number. What changes so much with a 2 player game and having 2 turns, is that you can bid to have 2 back-to-back turns. That means you can use your first move to set up something for your second move, and that can be a serious advantage. But that's really the only difference in rules. Meeples, djinn, and placement all work the same.

I just received my copy of five tribes via this listing and my copy apparently has the fakir cards. :( what should I do?

The most recent print runs of the game will have the Fakir cards.

Is there any way to ensure that I'll get a copy of the game with the slave card when ordering from Amazon?

Hello Mike,Yes, there is. Amazon is a collection of individual retailers who use Amazon as a store front and at this moment there are 33 retailers currently selling new copies of Five Tribes. You would need to check each specific Amazon retailer and ask them which edition they have and then make sure that you order only from a retailer who has that specific edition in stock. We (CLS Games) have the US English Edition WITH SLAVE CARDS, but we cannot say what the other 32 other Amazon retailers are selling.Respectfully,Robert S. Solow, Ph.D.CLS GamesAtlanta's Board Game WarehouseLAND: (770) 966-8340CELL: (770) 310-2498

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🎲 Own the Sultanate, Outsmart the Competition!

NO LUCK ALL SKILL - Zero dice, pure strategy—your moves alone decide victory or defeat.
PREMIUM COMPONENTS - Includes 30 detailed tiles, 90+ colorful wooden meeples, and 22 Djinn cards for tactile luxury.
EPIC 40 80 MINUTE BATTLES - Perfectly paced gameplay that fits your busy schedule without sacrificing depth.
MASTER THE ART OF STRATEGY - Dynamic worker placement with 5 unique tribes to outmaneuver your opponents.
IMMERSIVE 1001 NIGHTS THEME - Step into the legendary Sultanate of Naqala and control the fate of the city.

Five Tribes is a strategic, worker placement board game for 2 to 4 players aged 13+, featuring 40-80 minutes of dynamic gameplay. Set in the mythical Sultanate of Naqala, players manipulate five distinct tribes to gain control using 30 tiles, over 90 wooden meeples, and 22 Djinn cards. Designed by Bruno Cathala and published by Days of Wonder, it offers a rich tactile experience with no reliance on luck, making it a must-have for strategy enthusiasts.

Specifications

ASIN	B00L6JDRE0
Are Batteries Required	No
Best Sellers Rank	#75,992 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #2,502 in Board Games
Brand	Days Of Wonder
Brand Name	Days Of Wonder
CPSIA Cautionary Statement	Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable
Color	multi-color
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 845 Reviews
Edition	Fakir
Estimated Playing Time	80 Minutes
Game Mechanics	area control, worker placement
Genre	Strategy
Global Trade Identification Number	00824968784914
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	29.8 x 29.8 x 7.6 centimeters
Item Dimensions L x W	29.5L x 7.3W centimeters
Item Type Name	ehf not applicable
Item Weight	32 Ounces
Language	English
Manufacturer	Asmodee
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1188.0
Manufacturer Part Number	DOW 8401
Material	Cardboard, Plastic
Material Type	Cardboard, Plastic
Minimum Age Recomendation	13
Model Number	DO8401
Number of Items	1
Number of Players	2 to 4
Number of players	2 to 4
Operation Mode	Manual
Power Source	battery powered
Product dimensions	29.5L x 7.3W centimeters
Rulebook Availability	Printed Included
Set Name	Five Tribes
Size	11.75 x 11.75 x 3 inches
Subject Character	Sultan
Supported Battery Types	No batteries required
Theme	Space
UPC	824968784914
Unit Count	1 Count

Reviews

L**A

Excelente juego

Excelente juego, el paquete llegó en óptimas condiciones, sin ningún daño aparente.

27.04.2026

M**A

Very dynamic game

Five tribes has a very dynamic play style as the board constantly changes after other player's move. This grants each player a lot of power to change the game and rely less on luck type of play (don't use dices). The board and pieces are really well made - maybe the box could have better slots to store the pieces after. Definitely recommend!

12.12.2020

Q**C

Super jeu a 2

Super jeu à jouer à deux

16.01.2019

R**A

Strategia coloratissima

Gioco semplice ma strategico e divertente, lo abbiamo giocato in due ed è godibilissimo!

23.04.2023

M**D

Un buen juego de estrategia

Five Tribes es un magnífico juego de mesa que funciona perfectamente de 2 a 4 jugadores. Montar la partida lleva unos minutos, pero al ser el tablero modular, ofrece a cambio una gran rejugabilidad. El juego consiste en ir moviendo y retirando muñequitos (meeples) de diferentes colores del tablero, que te permiten ir haciendo determinadas acciones y sumando puntos de victoria. Al principio hay muchas acciones disponibles, pero al poco tiempo éstas se van volviendo más escasas y hay que analizar el mejor movimiento con el que conseguir hacerse con casillas del tablero, mercancías, genios, visires, ancianos, dinero, etc. Un aspecto muy positivo es que hay tantas formas de puntuar que cada jugador puede llevar a cabo la suya y, si los otros jugadores no se dan cuenta, hacerse con la victoria de forma casi sorprendente cuando parecía que se estaba quedando atrás. El juego está en inglés, pero es totalmente independiente del idioma. Sólo las instrucciones hay que leerlas en inglés y se pueden encontrar en castellano en el siguiente enlace de la BGG. [....] Five Tribes termina siendo una especie de rompecabezas o pseudoajedrez con una interacción entre los jugadores intermedia, ni inexistente ni continua. El mayor riesgo que tiene es que alguien pueda estar mucho tiempo pensando su jugada, aburriendo al resto, riesgo que se puede acrecentar si se juega a 4 jugadores. En esos casos, conviene poner límites al tiempo (un relojito de arena hubiera sido un añadido curioso y apropiado para un juego con una temática tan árabe). Por eso, funciona extremadamente bien a dos jugadores. En definitiva, un buen juego de estrategia, con magníficos materiales y componentes.

26.11.2015

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