
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,688
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Winston
- 2–6 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2004
Rules assistance for Insel der Schmuggler
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Insel der Schmuggler is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Anja Wrede and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling.
The players are trying to smuggle various goods, from one island to another. Who will be the first to smuggle goods, with a value of seven or more points? The players roll the yellow die to move the light beam of the lighthouse and the white to move their own boat. They try to move the boat to the island, which is indicated on the hidden back side of the good. But when the lighthouse beam falls on the smuggler's boat, the good must be thrown into the water ...
Insel der Schmuggler 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 Insel der Schmuggler is 15 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 Insel der Schmuggler for ages 6 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.
Insel der Schmuggler has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Insel der Schmuggler belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Dice. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling. 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 Insel der Schmuggler are: Anja Wrede. 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 Insel der Schmuggler 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.