Objective
In Clans, the objective is to be the player with the most points by controlling villages across different regions. Points are scored by having majority control in villages that are scored.
Components
- A game board divided into 12 regions, each containing 3 areas.
- 60 wooden huts in five different colors, 12 of each color.
- 1 score pad.
- 1 set of 12 secret color cards.
- 1 cloth bag.
- 1 rulebook.
Setup
- Set up the board: Place the game board in the center of the table.
- Distribute huts: Randomly draw huts from the bag and distribute them evenly, ensuring each area on the board contains one hut.
- Determine color: Each player receives a secret color card, indicating their color, which remains secret from other players to maintain the element of hidden identity.
Gameplay
- Start the round: The starting player chooses an area with huts to move all huts from that area to an adjacent area.
- Forming villages: A "village" is formed when an area contains at least two huts and can no longer be reinforced.
- Scoring:
- Players score points for huts of their color in a completed village.
- All huts in a scored village are removed from the board.
- The game ends when no more legal moves are possible or no huts remain on the board.
Scoring
- The scoring takes into account various factors, like bonuses for certain combinations of village values.
- Scores are usually recorded on a score pad for players to track their status relative to others.
End of the Game
The game concludes when no legal moves remain or all huts have been scored. The player with the most points wins.
Strategic Tips
- Village Construction: Pay attention to the colors near the areas you wish to move to make the most of village formations.
- Keep color secret: Reveal your color as late as possible to disrupt other players’ strategies.
- Form Majorities: Aim to strategically create and maintain majorities in villages to maximize scoring potential when they are assessed.
