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Bison Thunder on the Prairie (2006)

2–4 players · 90 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
90 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like american west games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Bison Thunder on the Prairie

In Bison every player is representing a native American Indian tribe. Aim is to settle in an area rich of bison, fish and turkeys. The tribe need bison as food and clothes (leather), they need fish for food and the turkeys and their feathers for rituals and adornment. The players catch bison, fish and turkeys and keep the score as markers on their own overview board. The animal markers are used to survive, to explore new land and to buy canoes and tents at the market. The pla…

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Bison Thunder on the Prairie FAQ

How many players is Bison Thunder on the Prairie?
Bison Thunder on the Prairie plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Bison Thunder on the Prairie take to play?
A game of Bison Thunder on the Prairie takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Bison Thunder on the Prairie any good?
Bison Thunder on the Prairie rates 6.3/10 from 1,302 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a american west / animals game built around action points, area majority / influence, area movement.