{"product_id":"the-wolves","title":"The Wolves Board Game | Pack-Building \u0026 Area Control Strategy Game | Territory, Hunting \u0026 Tactical Action Selection | 2–5 Players | Ages 14+","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wolves – Build Your Pack, Claim Your Territory, Dominate the Wild!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter the wilderness and lead your wolf pack to dominance in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a deeply strategic pack-building board game where territory control, hunting, pack development, and clever action planning determine which pack will become the strongest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers compete to build the largest and most powerful wolf pack by claiming territory, recruiting lone wolves, hunting prey, building dens, and upgrading their pack's abilities. But the wilderness is constantly changing, and expanding too aggressively can leave your pack vulnerable to rival wolves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a clever terrain-based action system, modular board setup, area control, and multiple scoring opportunities, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates an engaging strategic experience where every action can influence the balance of power across the map.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Play The Wolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each player takes control of a wolf pack competing for dominance across a changing wilderness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game uses a modular map made up of hexagonal terrain regions. Players move their wolves across the map, establish dens, recruit lone wolves, hunt prey, and compete for control of valuable territories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach turn, players perform two actions. The clever part is that actions are powered by terrain tiles. Players flip terrain tiles matching the terrain associated with the action they want to perform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these tiles are double-sided, the actions you take now can influence which actions and terrain types will be available to you later. This creates an evolving action-selection puzzle where planning ahead is just as important as reacting to your opponents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love The Wolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack-Building Strategy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grow and strengthen your wolf pack throughout the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArea Control Gameplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compete with rival packs to dominate valuable regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModular Hex Map:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The changing board creates different strategic situations from game to game.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClever Action Selection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flip terrain tiles to perform actions and influence future possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunt Prey:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Surround and capture prey across the wilderness to earn rewards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecruit Lone Wolves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expand your pack by bringing lone wolves under your control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild Dens \u0026amp; Lairs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develop your territory while improving the capabilities of your pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade Your Pack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Improve attributes such as movement, pack spread, and howl range.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly Interactive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rival packs compete directly for territory and influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Scoring Phases:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The balance of power changes throughout the game as regions are scored.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wolves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategy \/ Pack-Building \/ Area Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–5 Players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 60–90 Minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Mechanics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArea Control, Grid Movement, Hex Grid, Tile Flipping, Action Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWolves \/ Wildlife \/ Territory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModular Hexagonal Map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAshwin Kamath, Clarence Simpson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePauliina Linjama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePandasaurus Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Pandasaurus Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43937605681215,"sku":"PAN202203","price":104.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/1510\/2015\/files\/focus_product_pandasaurus_the_wolves.jpg?v=1790183058","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbixchange.co.nz\/products\/the-wolves","provider":"HobbiXchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}