Arrakis: Dawn of the Fremen is a board game for 2–4 players, ages 14+, that is set centuries before the Dune novels, focusing on the brutal tribal struggles for control of the planet Arrakis. Players lead Fremen tribes to gather resources, develop weapons and sietches, and harness the power of sandworms. Gameplay is divided into three parts: “Harj,” a setup phase for positioning; the “Initiation Cycle,” an introductory round; and “Cycles,” the main game rounds where players compete to control the most sietches to win.