
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,285
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Virgin Seas
- 2–4 players
- 15–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2016

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Four Tribes: Upgrade Kit is an expansion for Four Tribes released in 2018 for 2 players, 20–35 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jason Glover and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Area Majority / Influence.
The Four Tribes: Upgrade Kit allows those who own the original Game Crafter version of Four Tribes to upgrade to the Library Edition of the game. This includes the following: A redesigned box that is twice as big, much sturdier than the original and skinned in new artwork A 16 page full-color instruction booklet replacing the original folded instruction sheet Adds 6 all-new winter village cards that add about 5-10 minutes to game time Adds the Fire mini expansion (6 new cards) Adds the Flood mini expansion (6 new cards) Adds 2 additional Long House cards (one for each player to house influenced village elders) NOTE: This kit upgrades the Four Tribes (English second edition) to the Four Tribes: Library Edition.
Four Tribes: Upgrade Kit supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Four Tribes: Upgrade Kit is 20–35 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Four Tribes: Upgrade Kit for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Four Tribes: Upgrade Kit belongs to these categories: Medieval, Expansion for Base-game, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Area Majority / Influence. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Four Tribes: Upgrade Kit are: Jason Glover. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Four Tribes: Upgrade Kit as an expansion for Four Tribes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Four Tribes to use it. Check that your edition of Four Tribes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.