Five Tribes: The Artisans of Naqala

About this expansion

Five Tribes: The Artisans of Naqala is the first expansion for Five Tribes, designed for 2–4 players with an 80-minute play time. Released in 2015, it introduces a new tribe and additional ways to pursue your quest to claim the Sultanate.

The artisans are represented by purple meeples. When used, they can craft precious goods or magic items. Some crafted items provide victory points, while others unlock special powers for their owner, giving these new tribe members a distinctive role in the game.

To use the artisans, players visit the expansion’s new locations. Workshops are where artisans create their items, while specialized markets offer specific merchandise that players need. Together, these additions connect movement across the board with crafting and purchasing opportunities.

The expansion also changes the landscape of Naqala. An additional tile features an impassable chasm, and the included mountain markers create further obstacles. These elements force players to adapt to new landscapes when moving meeples on the board.

• A new artisan tribe represented by purple meeples
• Workshops for crafting precious goods and magic items
• Specialized markets for purchasing specific merchandise
• An impassable chasm tile and mountain markers
• Two new Djinns

With crafting, special powers, new merchandise, and altered routes to consider, Five Tribes: The Artisans of Naqala expands the original game while adding new features to its board and available options. It is a focused addition for players who want to explore the Sultanate with artisans and a more challenging landscape.