Pretzel Games Yak Board Game ‎PZG20080EN – Strategy Family Game Ages 8 plus(2-4 Players)

Pretzel Games Yak Board Game – Strategy, Fun & Family Adventure

Bring your family and friends together for a delightful and challenging board game experience with the Pretzel Games Yak Board Game. Designed for 2–4 players aged 8 and above, this beautifully crafted game takes you on a journey to the majestic Himalayan mountains, where teamwork, strategy, and resource management are the keys to success. With a playing time of 30–60 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a fun-filled game night or an engaging weekend activity.
Build the Tower That Guides the Yaks
In the peaceful mountain villages of the Himalayas, the village elder has given you an important task: build a magnificent stone tower to help guide merchants and their loyal yaks through the misty trails. Each turn, a yak and its cart arrive in your village, bringing food, goods, and precious stones for trade. Your challenge is to plan wisely—will you gather stones for your tower, stock up on food for your reserves, or trade at the market to get what you need most?
Every decision shapes your village’s future, making each round unique and full of excitement.
Strategic Gameplay That Rewards Smart Thinking
Yak combines lighthearted fun with deep strategic choices. Players take turns selecting action cards—Build, Restock, or Market—to interact with yak caravans and collect the right resources. Each cart has special restrictions (for example, “no bread” for a gluten-intolerant yak!), making every trade a thoughtful move.
As you gather stones of different colours, you’ll construct your tower one layer at a time. Crystal stones add flexibility by substituting for any colour, but at a higher food cost. Fog stones, on the other hand, bring unpredictability—when drawn, they reverse the direction of all yak carts and add a thrilling twist to the game.
Your ultimate goal: build the most impressive tower and earn the highest score by carefully managing resources, food, and strategy.
Multiple Ways to Win and Endless Replayability
The Pretzel Games Yak Board Game keeps every session fresh and exciting. You can challenge yourself even more with the “Master Builder” variant, which adds objective cards that reward special achievements, like owning the most stones of a certain colour or building in specific tower patterns.
Each game ends when one player completes the fourth level of their tower. Then, points are tallied for stone groups, tower structure, remaining food, and other bonuses—ensuring every player has a chance to win with clever tactics.
Premium Components and Award-Winning Design
Crafted with high-quality cardboard, paper, and plastic materials, this 2021 edition of the Yak Board Game offers both durability and beauty. The stunning artwork and charming yak miniatures add warmth and character to your tabletop. Winner of the Games 100 Award, Yak is a standout in modern board gaming—both fun to play and wonderful to display.
Perfect for Family and Friends
Whether you’re an avid board game enthusiast or a newcomer to strategy games, Yak delivers a rewarding experience for all. It’s easy to learn, beautifully designed, and packed with clever twists that keep everyone engaged. Ideal for family gatherings, casual evenings, or competitive game nights, Yak encourages communication, laughter, and thoughtful play.