- BGG rating
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Die Insel der Steinernen Wächter Expansion Pack
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,714
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Die Insel der steinernen Wächter
2009
Rules assistance for Die Insel der steinernen Wächter
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- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.1/5
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Die Insel der steinernen Wächter is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Claus Kuderna and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
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About the game
The magicians which banished you from your homelands, destroyed themselves by their greed. Now It´s time for you to return to your home. But attention! The Golems are still their and they will fight you. Guide your race on their dangerous way, defeat the Golems, find old Artifacts and the arcane city Lutao. Be quicker then your opponents. In this game you play one of twelve Races. Each has different fighting powers. Additionally you get one of twelve Runes which offer you special tactical advantages. These are 144 individual starting constellations. Your opponents have the same choice. Therefore each game is different and you need to constantly modify your stategy. As of today this game will be only available in German Language. Sorry, but I hope that an English Version will be available soon. The only thing what I can offer are the downloads of the Rules, Power of the Races, Abilities of the Runes and magic Spells. Please accept, there my apologize for my bad english. Die Magier, welche Euch aus Eurer Heimat vertrieben haben, sind an Ihrer Gier gescheitert. Die Zeit der Rückkehr ist gekommen. Aber Vorsicht! Die steinernen Wächter der Magier, wollen Euch die Heimkehr verwehren. Führe Dein Volk auf seinem Weg voller Gefahren, besiege die Golems, finde verlorene Artefakte und die verborgene sagenumwobene Stadt Lutao. Sei dabei schneller als Deine Mitspieler. In diesem Spiel führst Du eines von 12 verschiedenen Völkern. Jedes hat spezielle Fähigkeiten im Kampf. Zusätzlich erhältst Du eine der 12 Runen die Dir taktische Vorteile sichert. Das sind 144 mögliche Startkonstellationen. Deine Gegner haben die selbe Wahl. Deshalb ist jedes Spiel anders und erfordert eine neue Strategie um zum Erfolg zu kommen. Offizielle Homepage: http://www.elfenherzspiele.de
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- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Elfenherz
Questions and answers
Die Insel der steinernen Wächter 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 Die Insel der steinernen Wächter is 120 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 Die Insel der steinernen Wächter 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.
Die Insel der steinernen Wächter has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Die Insel der steinernen Wächter belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, 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 Die Insel der steinernen Wächter are: Claus Kuderna. 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 Die Insel der steinernen Wächter as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.