
- BGG rank
- BGG #830
- BGG rating
- 7.3
The Oracle of Delphi
- 2–4 players
- 70–100 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island
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Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island is an expansion for Amerigo released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 75 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stefan Feld and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Grid Movement, and Modular Board.
Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island, a mini-expansion for Amerigo, consists of one module that can be used individually or in combination with any other modules for the game. When setting up the game, place the volcanic island tile in the central playing area, then place one gold tile face down on each marked space on this tile. Whenever someone builds over one of these tiles, they reveal the number on the tile and immediately receives that much gold. Confirmed by Stefan Feld: "The volcano island tile is a tile with 4 islands separated by a volcano (instead of water). You can´t build on the volcano space."
Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island is 75 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island belongs to these categories: Nautical, Expansion for Base-game, and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Grid Movement, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island are: Stefan Feld. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Amerigo Queenie 1: Volcanic Island as an expansion for Amerigo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Amerigo to use it. Check that your edition of Amerigo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.