Tahiti: Clan Warfare, Polynesia 750 AD (1994)

About this game

A simple game suitable for a Thinking filler; involves combat in Polynesia set in the medieval period. Has a highly playable solitaire capability. There is also an expansion for this game called Mo'orea that allows it to be played with 5. The expansion includes an additional map and some advanced and optional rules (beach encampments, retreat path options, victory determination, war canoe towing, Papetoa religious center)., Kevin also published (in 1996) some advanced rules (clan elder panic, religious temples, canoe portage, troop cults, and some chits for Neutral area special events).

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 4. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.6/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.