Targi

Step into the fascinating world of the Tuareg tribe, where players embody the role of the Targi, the desert's resilient merchants. Unlike traditional customs, these remarkable men cover their faces while the women wield the power within the household, making decisive contributions to the family’s success.

In this captivating game, players will manage their own tribes, trading valuable goods like fragrant pepper and nourishing dates to amass golden treasures and expand their families. Each round introduces new offerings, and cards play a crucial role in your quest for dominance, enabling you to acquire the coveted tribe cards that will lead you to victory.

The game unfolds on a beautifully designed 5x5 grid. The outer border features 16 squares adorned with unique action symbols, while the center houses 9 blank squares for card placement. Players strategically position their meeples on the edge squares—mindful not to overlap with opponents—before executing border actions and collecting cards that align with their placements.

Winning isn't simply about the goods you collect; it's about mastering the tribal cards that enhance your strategy throughout the game and score vital victory points at the finale. Draw cards to play or discard, keeping just one in hand for a special opportunity to unleash its power. Each card comes at a cost, necessitating clever resource management as you acquire goods from the border or goods cards.

Strategically filling your scoring display is essential—organize your 3 rows of 4 cards from left to right, as they become fixed in place. With a keen eye on both the victory points on individual cards (ranging from 1 to 3 VP) and the combinations that enhance scores (full rows of identical or distinct cards yielding bonus points), players will find that strategy and foresight lead to triumph.

In the end, the player with the most victory points claims the title of the ultimate Tuareg trader. Experience the thrill of negotiation and strategy in this beautifully crafted game that brings the spirit of the Tuareg to life!