
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Island Alone: The curse of the Golden Raven
- 1 player
- 2022

2022
Rules assistance for Island Alone
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Island Alone is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 15–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Radosław Ignatów and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
A roll&write game about survival on a deserted tropical island. The game is designed for 1 to 4 players, age 8+ with an average game time is 20-30 minutes. In each turn, the active player rolls 4 D6 dice and performs actions using the dice pool. The goal of the game is to perform the scenario. For example: escape from the island, survive a certain number of days, find all the treasures. The biggest obstacle during the game is constantly decreasing level of food and water, when they run out the player starts losing health and can die. It is also possible to die at the hands of another player and various dangers on the island. The game continues until the scenario is completed or all players die. Game published in 'Print&Play' format first.
Island Alone supports 1–4 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 Island Alone is 15–40 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 Island Alone for ages 8 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.
Island Alone has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Island Alone belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Print & Play, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Island Alone are: Radosław Ignatów. 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 Island Alone 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.