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Ancestree

Ancestree

Calliope Games · 2017
2–620 min8+ yrs1.8/5 complexity6.2 BGG#9.256 BGG981Family
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Description from the publisher: In the tile-laying game Ancestree, players get to build their personal family trees! During each of three rounds, every player begins with a hand of six ancestor tiles.

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In the tile-laying game Ancestree, players get to build their personal family trees! During each of three rounds, every player begins with a hand of six ancestor tiles. They choose one and pass the remaining tiles to the next player. The chosen ancestor is then added to the family tree, connected by leaves or hearts. Once five ancestor tiles have been added to the tree, the round ends. Players compare their family tree to those of their neighbors and gain points for the longest connected generations and for coin icons in their tree.

After three rounds, players gain bonus points for all the marriages they have created. The player with the highest score wins!

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.8 / 5
BGG rating6.2 / 10
Vibe
Family
Play time
20 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#9.256

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Q3How do you play Ancestree?
Ancestree is for 2–6 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring closed drafting. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ancestree — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Ancestree support?
Ancestree is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ancestree take?
A game of Ancestree takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ancestree for?
Ancestree is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Ancestree?
Ancestree has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.8 out of 5.
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