The Wolves

Build the fiercest wolf pack in the forest, one clever terrain flip at a time.

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 75 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning12+
β˜… 6.6 Β· BGG #1,061

Who it's for

Experienced gamers who enjoy area control with a nature twist and don't mind rivals luring pack members away mid-game.

Not for you if…

You want a relaxed, low-conflict evening, because rival packs will happily poach your wolves and your favorite hunting grounds.

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Vibe's take

tense, tactical, territorial, sharp, competitive

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About this game

The Wolves puts you in charge of a hungry pack scrapping for the best hunting grounds, and the twist is in the tiles: every action you take flips a terrain tile, and that flip decides exactly which moves are open to you next round. Push too hard into a rival's turf and members of your own pack might just wander off to join them. As your pack grows, its attributes level up, letting you take bolder, nastier actions the deeper you get. Three scoring phases split up the tension long before the final howl, so nobody coasts to the finish. Sharp, spatial, and quietly vicious under all that fur.

Terrain tiles that flip your optionsPack upgrades unlock bold movesThree rounds of regional scoring

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Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

75 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

2.8 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

6.6/10

Rank #1,061

4.8k ratings

Published

2022

Language

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