Tribes of the Wind - Board Game Review - Strong Nausicaa Vibes

[@Original_Maverick]

So happy this was a hit for you, Luke! Especially at 2 players. This was my game of most interest from Essen this year and will definitly be looking for it when it makes it to the States. Thanks for checking it out!

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

You're welcome and yes, 2 player works great.

[@fongstar]

Those tiles looks like something else at first glance. Love the colours!

[@Viragomp]

Great video, Luke! This game caught my eye when it was first talked about, and I'm so glad it didn't disappoint. I really appreciate your honest reviews!

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Thank you, honesty is the way!

[@bookaddict777]

I was curious about this one. Thanks for the review, Luke!

[@georgioschalikias4883]

Thank you for the review Luke and for highlighting a highly artistic, medium weight game that indeed flew under my radar !

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Yeah, no other big channel has touched this yet.

[@WilliamOfUrnge]

Now I feel extra validated on my assumption (from my comment on Tribes of the Wind on Dice Tower). Lol great review, by the way!

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Ha ha thanks!

[@johnpanagos5835]

Thnx for the review. Great review as always. Luke can we have a review for Revive?

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Only if I ever see a copy of it. Aporta games were meant to send one to me after Essen but never did. 😔

[@bestatstartrek2179]

Nice haircut. Btw you sold me on this game. Fun card play sold

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@trening4]

Great review!

[@Pirindirin]

Thanks for the review. The game looks great and your review put this on my radar. The art was definitely the thing that made me do a double take!

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Couldn't agree more!

[@triplel3910]

You had me at Vincent Du'Trait. Add Ghibli similar add it is instant. Nausicaa is one of my favorite too. Cat Returns is another.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Yes, loved The Cat Returns, the cat is such a cool character

[@timknauer8906]

Missed to try this one at Essen, met Stella on the booth though. After your review, I gotta find it somewhere to try!

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

You should!

[@MrJonnyalpha]

Looks like another game from this years Essen that goes on my to buy list. I was interested because of the beautiful art and Ghibli vibes so thanks for the review.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

You're welcome! I bet many won't notice this much - not even seen any other big channels reviewing it yet.

[@bullfrog417]

Great review! Thank you. I wasn't really looking out for this game. Hanabi was fine, but limited communication falls fast for me. This, however, sounds like hidden info done right. I'll be watching out for it now.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

It's not even really hidden info - you don't need to know what abilities the others have, it's the fact that their hand of cards directly influences what you can, can't and are willing to do.

[@jamescartwright1150]

Excellent stuff Luke, looks interesting, shame it's not got solo but I'm sure someone on BGG will come up with one.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

I feel like solo is doable by adapting the 2 player variant, but at most it would be a beat your own score affair - not every game needs a solo.

[@cwb95k]

Great review and a game I'd like to try out one day. Doesn't look like it will be at BGG Con unfortunately but hopefully it shows up locally somewhere in 2023

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Fingers crossed!

[@cwb95k]

@@TheBrokenMeeple Saw it on the library site so it's on my play list for next week.

[@jonathanfranklin461]

Have you played Lewis & Clark? More Dutrait art + relying on your neighbors for their cards. Nice video - thanks.

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

I have played it, the game is decent but waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too long.

[@Puzzu]

That for sharing your thoughts on this game, it definitely looks nice with the Ghibli style here, will have to keep my eye out for it! Is there a solo variant?

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

No solo variant I'm afraid.

[@Listan1]

Wow 10 out of 10. I’ve been eying this as a guy told me he got it at Essen and put it at the top of my list. What complexity level are you putting this as in terms of a BGG number? Is it Wingspan complexity?

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Yes id say on that level.

[@jdober77]

I thought this game was going to be a winner. Thanks for the review. Do you think there could be an expansion?

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

More cards maybe a side mechanic but I wouldn't expect one.

[@georgioschalikias4883]

How would you summarize that card mechanic ?

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Hanabi Variant?

[@Poiuytrew.Q]

Captain Planet!

[@aorakis5795]

Smooth game, but after few plays, i can say it, 9/10 (nor even 10/10 ? Where's that came from on this game ? :D ) is a way too good of a note here.. let's be honest, once the "hype" passed, this is at max a 8/10 for those who likes being generous at giving high notes :D The major (and maybe only big ?) problem with this game is : The scoring ! As, In the end, it's going to be the one with the highest scoring cards on the left of his play area that will win the game (especially if he put his last village first so he get the +5vp bonus token...) and that's pretty much... it... Coz yeah... we all removed our pollution. we all have our 4 temples... 9 tiles on the board and... Well... you got +5pv coz you trigger the endgame... then you have 4x10pv... Great.. you win and there's nothing we can do of that last turn... ! (not to mention if you had real bad luck along the game) And basically, yeah... it's a racing game... With everything BUT a racing feeling into it... So you don't "Rush/Run/Race" it at all... And there everything that could make a scoring difference become flat as a winter fart... It's a shame, coz the game could have been much better with a better scoring system and more tension into the overall game. Still smooth and relaxing to play, but defenatly colder after a few plays. Cheers from Belgium

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

So the player who won not only finished first but got better objectives, ie did the best in half of the scoring opportunities in the game and won? 🧐 Funny that! I've had games where the triggering player did not win for sure. It has settled a bit on 9, but it still is a great fun tactical game to play.

[@clvrswine]

Nice intro!

[@TheBrokenMeeple]

Used to use it for Detail reviews only and Top Tens, but now I don't do that DETAIL format any more I want to bring it back for a more consistent intro.