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  • Review: Five Tribes – The Djinns of Naqala

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    Crossing the Land of 1001 Nights, your caravan arrives at the fabled Sultanate of Naqala. The old sultan has just died, and control of Naqala is up for grabs! The oracles foretold of strangers who would maneuver the Five Tribes to gain influence over the legendary city-state. Will you fulfill the prophecy? Invoke the ancient Djinns, move the Tribes into position at the right time, and the Sultanate may be yours!

    This is the premise behind Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala, one of the biggest recent sensations in the hobby. Designed by Bruno Cathala, author of other celebrated titles like Cyclades or Mr. Jack (alongside Ludovic Maublanc), it was published in 2014 by Days of Wonder. Artwork is handled by Clément Masson in his debut outing in the board game industry.

  • Review: Alchemists

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    Today I received my new cauldron. My laboratory is finally complete! I’ve spent days collecting and preparing the ingredients. What shall I mix first? I have a good feeling about the raven feather and the mandrake root. And everyone says nothing can go wrong with a toad… But what do they know? This is my laboratory! My research! When I publish my theories, surely many will join me. I am determined to prove to the world that mine is the greatest mind ever to study alchemy. I’m going to light the fire; it’s time to get to work. Knowledge, riches, and fame lie waiting in the murky depths of the cauldron…

    This is how Alchemists is introduced to us, designed by Matúš Kotry (this being his debut design). Published by Czech Games Edition this 2014, it was one of the most eye-catching releases at the Essen Spiel fair, selling out within the first few days. The artwork is handled by David Cochard, whose illustrations we have already enjoyed in titles such as Dungeon Lords, Dungeon Petz, or Tash-Kalar.