- BGG rank
- BGG #21,950
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Donnerwetter
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1991
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,635
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Die Schatzinsel
2002
Rules assistance for Die Schatzinsel
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
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Die Schatzinsel is a board game released in 2002 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Peter Lewe and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Tile Placement.
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About the game
The Treasure Island landscape tiles are placed and treasures are taken in this pirate-themed game. Place the board in the middle of the table. Each player gets a sight barrier which he places before himself. Also the players get a landing craft. The landing craft is placed on the scoring track. The map tiles are mixed face-down, and an arbitrary card is put face-up on an arbitrary field of the game board. The card is oriented so that the two numbers each point to one of the sides of the board with the holes. Based on this tile, the coordinate stones are populated onto each side. First place the number corresponding to the tile, then fill in the rest of the side using numbers one through five consecutively. Players put their treasure chests, map tiles and guards behind their sight screen. Each player has one of the following possibilities during his turn: - Take an open map tile and place it behind their screen; - Take a free guard and place it behind their screen; - Place a map tile or tiles on the board; - Place Treasure Chests on the board; - Place Guards on the board. If a player scores he or she moves the corresponding landing craft on the scoring track. Players achieve points by placing map tiles, revealing buried treasures, guarding the treasure once discovered, and for ending the game. The game ends when a player has nothing behind their screen at the beginning of their turn. The winner is the player whose landing craft at the end of the game is furthest advanced on the score chart.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Spiel Spass
Questions and answers
Die Schatzinsel 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 Schatzinsel is 30 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 Schatzinsel for ages 10 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 Schatzinsel has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Die Schatzinsel belongs to these categories: Exploration, Nautical, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Tile Placement. 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 Schatzinsel are: Peter Lewe. 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 Schatzinsel 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.