Prehistoric tribe versus tribe rules?

[LeadAsbestos]

I still think Primeval would do the trick. The Honor mechanic will give the battles a mechanic to determine when a side will break/lose, and why each combat is important. Otherwise, line em up, throw a few rocks, wait for hand to hand to resolve itself, and end.

[craigjwoodfield]

Tribal plays fine with small warbands. A bonus is the hunting and creature rules in Primeaval.

[Mac]

We use Tribal Primeval.

https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=102684.msg1274801#msg1274801

We are also creating some custom cards, which Mana Press and Eureka say they might publish.

[Mac]

We have played the Primeval campaign right through, here are a few shots.

[NickNascati]

Looks great.  I placed an order today for two tribes of Lucid Eye minis (birthday gift to myself).  Still need to source out animals.

[WillieB]

Another vote for Tribal/Primeval. Since my Neanderthals and Cro Magnon aren't completed yet, we've played it with both North European Bronze Age groups and even Minoans. Both worked perfectly.

[LeadAsbestos]

https://arcanesceneryandmodels.co.uk/shop/bear-hunt-deezee-rearing-bear-and-cavemen-set-28mm/

[NickNascati]

Leadasbestos,
                     That is a nice set and nice figures.  Funny though, the Lucid Eye figures are all bundled up, while those are just the opposite.  I guess one could not use them together.

[Cat]

I just watched a fascinating documentary on the demise of the Neanderthal and their interaction with more modern humans.  What rules are out there that handle skirmishes between tribes of 6 - 12 figures?  Hunting could be a side thing, but tribal action should be the main focus.  I want simple rules.

While I have a number of paleo hunting games on my shelf, for a low-figure count low-tech skirmish game, my recommendation is Steve Jackson Game's The Fantasy Trip Melee.  A new edition of this is back in print, and it has always been superb for small action combat.  Melee is just the combat system from The Fantasy Trip RPG; stick with stone-age tech weapon choices and you're good to go.  Add Wizard if you want to bring fantasy shamans to your tribes.

Melee is designed as a boardgame to be played on a hex grid, but converts easily enough to open miniatures play if you put the figures on hex shaped bases.  Or with a little pencil waving, any other preferred basing.  Basic critters like bears, wolves, and snakes are covered; adding others to taste is simple.
http://www.warehouse23.com/products/the-fantasy-trip-melee