Five Tribes expansions
Five Tribes: Whims of the Sultan vs Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala
| Question | Five Tribes: Whims of the Sultan | Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Most groups can skip |
| Buy order | #2 for Five Tribes | #3 for Five Tribes |
| What it adds | Everything needed for five-player games, plus Fabulous Cities and Whims cards that steer your strategy; it can be played with or without Artisans. | Six thief cards and one new Djinn: a thief tied to a tribe can make every other player discard resources, tiles or Djinns while you keep something. |
| What it fixes | Lets a fifth person play; the base game seats four. | — |
| Type | Expansion | Mini expansion |
| Players | 2–5 players | 2–4 players |
| Rules load | Adds more rules | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Fine for any group | Best for experienced groups |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | — | — |
| More | Five Tribes: Whims of the Sultan details | Five Tribes: The Thieves of Naqala details |