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2019 Ranked #2,610

Cairn

Two-player abstract strategy game where shamans build megaliths, activate powers, and contest a sacred landscape. Both tribes can use new monuments, so every placement must expand your options without creating a weapon for the rival shaman.

Abstract Abstract Strategy Fantasy Grid Movement Tile Placement

Players

2

Play time

Not listed

Age

10+

Complexity

2/5

Rating

7.26

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

Inhabitants of the forest and of the sea, it is time to awaken! You will embody shamans and build Megaliths to expand your power and dominate the rival tribe.

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Inhabitants of the forest and of the sea, it is time to awaken! You will embody shamans and build Megaliths to expand your power and dominate the rival tribe. Activate the unique powers of each new Megalith, but beware: shamans from the opposing tribe can also activate them! In this intense duel, you must consider each move carefully as you advance your shamans across the play area, banish the opposing shaman and build Megaliths to make your way to victory! Do you have the soul of a shaman? A game of simple mechanics A great depth of play An intense duel where each move counts

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Play and group

Players
2
Best with
2
Play time
25 min
Age
10+
Complexity
2.0/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
Christian Martinez

Artists

1
Vincent Joubert

Publishers

1
Matagot

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