Quick answer
The Beast and Bronze expansion adds a deck of animal events and a bronze-age tech path, giving you new challenges and strategic options. Here’s how to set up and play with both modules.
What the expansion adds
The Beast module introduces a deck of animal-themed events, such as crocodiles, cave bears, and wolf packs. You can play them alone or mix them with the original event deck. The Bronze module adds a new technology path that lets you advance your tribe into the bronze age, providing new abilities and scoring opportunities.
Both modules are designed to be used independently or together, so you can tailor the complexity to your group. The base game is required, and the expansion does not alter the core rules—it layers on top of them.
How to set up and play with Beast and Bronze
- Choose your modules: Decide whether to use Beast, Bronze, or both. For Beast alone, replace the original event deck with the Beast deck or shuffle them together. For Bronze alone, add the bronze-age tech tiles to the available techs. For both, do both steps. Common mistake: mixing both modules without reading the bronze tile prerequisites first. Some bronze tiles require specific base-game techs, so check before combining.
- Set up the Beast deck: Shuffle the Beast event cards and place them face-down near the event track. If mixing with the original deck, combine both decks and shuffle thoroughly. Then proceed with normal setup: place the event track and draw the first event. Checkpoint: ensure you have removed any event cards from the base game that are replaced by the Beast deck if you are not mixing.
- Set up the Bronze tech path: Place the bronze-age tech tiles face-up near the tech board. When a player reaches a tech milestone (e.g., discovering pottery), they may now also take a bronze tile if they meet its requirement. Each bronze tile provides a permanent bonus or new action. Common mistake: forgetting that bronze tiles are optional. Players can still choose base-game techs instead, so remind everyone they have a choice.
- Play the game as normal: Follow the standard Rise of Tribes rules, but when you draw an event card, resolve it using the Beast deck's instructions. When you research a tech, you may also claim a bronze tile if eligible. The game ends when the event deck runs out or a player reaches a victory condition. Checkpoint: the Beast events are generally more aggressive than the base events, so be prepared for more direct conflict. Adjust your strategy accordingly.
- Score and review: At game end, bronze tiles count toward your final score. The player with the most victory points wins. Consider discussing which module you preferred for your next game. Empty
Product details
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Rise of Tribes: Beast and Bronze Expansion (Base Game Required): The expansion includes a deck of new animal-themed events (Beasts) and a bronze-age tech path (Bronze). You can add variety by swapping or mixing the event deck, and the bronze path gives you a fresh way to advance your tribe without changing the base game's feel.
Rise of Tribes: Beast and Bronze Expansion (Base Game Required)
