{"product_id":"ethnos-2nd-edition-board-game","title":"Ethnos 2nd Edition Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnite the Clans. Control the Regions. Claim the throne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA competitive fantasy strategy game where every Clan brings a different path to power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecruit Allies, form powerful Parties and use unique Clan abilities to compete for control of Ethnos across a changing landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new Age is dawning in the land of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthnos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Six Regions lie open, the twelve Clans are scattered, and a new Emperor must rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthnos 2nd Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, players recruit Allies and assemble them into Parties based on either a shared Clan or colour. Choose the Leader of each Party carefully: only the Leader can activate that Clan's special ability, while the colour of the Leader helps determine which Region you can influence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach turn presents a straightforward choice — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecruit an Ally or play a Party of Allies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Building stronger Parties can help you place Control markers across the six Regions and earn Prestige, but cards left in your hand after playing a Party normally return to the shared Ally Pool, potentially giving your rivals exactly what they need. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe twelve Clans each introduce their own ability, encouraging different combinations and strategies from game to game. The second edition also introduces the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaccoon Merchants Clan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, updated rules, Recruitment Mode and a dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolo Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving both returning and new players more ways to experience Ethnos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl the Regions, make the most of your Clan Leaders and gather more Prestige than your rivals to become the next Emperor of Ethnos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/ethnos-2nd-edition-board-game-rulebook-pdf.pdf?v=1791552544\" title=\"Ethnos 2nd Edition Rulebook (PDF)\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the Ethnos 2nd Edition Rulebook (PDF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve distinctive Clans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each Clan has its own ability, creating different strategic possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild clever combinations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Form Parties using cards from the same Clan or the same colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeader choice matters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Only your Party Leader activates their Clan ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompete for Regional control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place Control markers and fight for valuable Prestige across the six Regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanging Clan mix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Different Clans are selected for each game, helping keep strategies and combinations fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Raccoon Merchants Clan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The second edition introduces a new Clan focused on increasing the Prestige available in Regions. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolo play included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Take on Chief Bruno, the game's virtual opponent, using the dedicated Solo Mode. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecruitment Mode included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An alternate mode offers a more methodical game with less reliance on the luck of the draw. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CMON\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paolo Mori\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Davide Tosello\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1–6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 60 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strategy board game\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolo Mode:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Game Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e144 Ally Cards — 12 per Clan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156 Control Markers — 26 per player colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 Prestige Tokens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 Raccoon Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Fox Tokens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Monkey Settlement Boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Setup Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Player Reference Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Dragon Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Solo Mode Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Double-sided Koi Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 Double-sided Bear Token\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandalone game:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No previous edition of Ethnos is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Edition updates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes rebalanced Prestige values, updated terminology, new Clan names, the new Raccoon Merchants Clan, Recruitment Mode and Solo Mode. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable Clan setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Six Clans are normally selected for a game; 2–3 player games use five Clans. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjusted game length for lower player counts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Games with 2–3 players end after the second Age rather than the third. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolo opponent included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solo Mode pits you against the virtual opponent Chief Bruno.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"⁠CMON Global Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default 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