Quick answer

Shuffle the three bonus hex tiles (The Island, Invader Rock, Lush Valley) into the main hex tile deck before the first round of tile placement. No other rule changes are needed.

What the Bonus Hex Tile Set Adds

The Bonus Hex Tile Set includes three unique tiles that replace or supplement the standard tiles in your Rise of Tribes game. Each tile has a special effect that changes how you approach early settlement and resource gathering.

The Island offers easy defense and food bonuses. Invader Rock introduces Vul'Keth, a new challenge. Lush Valley provides abundant food for rapid tribe growth. These tiles add variety without altering core rules.

Setup Considerations

Because the bonus tiles are standalone additions, you can mix them into any game configuration. They work with the base game and other expansions. No extra components or rulebooks are required.

One trade-off: the tiles are limited stock, so availability may vary. Also, if you prefer a balanced starting setup, you might want to reveal the tiles before shuffling to avoid early-game imbalance.

Setup Steps

  1. Prepare the hex tile deck: Remove the standard hex tiles from the base game box. Do not discard them; you will shuffle the bonus tiles in. Keep the base tiles handy; you may want to remove duplicates if you prefer a smaller deck.
  2. Add the bonus tiles: Take the three bonus hex tiles (The Island, Invader Rock, Lush Valley) and shuffle them into the standard hex tile deck. Check that all three tiles are present before shuffling. Missing tiles can unbalance the game.
  3. Place the deck face-down: Put the shuffled deck face-down in the designated tile draw area. Follow the normal tile placement rules for the first round. Do not look at the tiles before drawing. The surprise is part of the fun.
  4. Reveal and place tiles as normal: During each tile placement phase, draw a tile from the deck and place it according to standard Rise of Tribes rules. The bonus tiles work exactly like regular tiles. If you draw Invader Rock, remember that Vul'Keth appears on that tile. Treat it as a normal tile but with the special effect.
  5. Play the game normally: Continue playing Rise of Tribes with all standard rules. The bonus tiles only affect tile effects, not turn order or scoring. No additional rulebook is needed. The expansion is fully compatible with the base game.

Product Details

  • Rise of Tribes: BONUS Hex Tile Set (Base Game Required): Three unique hex tiles: The Island, Invader Rock, Lush Valley. The Island provides easier defense and food gathering. Invader Rock introduces Vul'Keth. Lush Valley sustains many tribe members. Each tile changes your early strategy, so knowing their effects helps you decide when to claim them.

    Rise of Tribes: BONUS Hex Tile Set (Base Game Required)

    Rise of Tribes: BONUS Hex Tile Set (Base Game Required)