Gentes

Gentes invites players to lead an ancient people, striving for development by strategically building monuments and establishing new cities across the Mediterranean. Its innovative timing mechanism challenges players to carefully manage a personal time track, making crucial decisions on action selection and resource allocation to optimize progress and maximize victory points through set collection and city benefits.

Key facts

• Number of players: 1–4
• Playtime: 90 min
• Min age: 12+
• Complexity: 3,2/5

Mechanics

• Action Drafting
• Action Points
• Contracts
• End Game Bonuses
• Hand Management
• Income
• Market
• Open Drafting
• Tile Placement
• Set Collection
• Solo / Solitaire Game
• Tags
• Turn Order: Claim Action
• Variable Set-up

Categories

• Ancient
• Civilization

Families

• Game: Gentes
• Players: Games with Solitaire Rules

Authors

Stefan Risthaus

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FAQ

How many players can play Gentes?

Gentes supports 1–4 players.

How long does a game of Gentes take?

A game of Gentes usually takes about 90 minutes.

What age is Gentes suitable for?

Gentes is recommended for ages 12 and up.

How complex is Gentes?

Gentes has a complexity rating of 3,2 out of 5.

Is Gentes good for beginners?

Gentes is fairly involved and is best suited to experienced players.