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- BGG #12,826
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Island Of D
2005
Rules assistance for Island Of D
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- 1 player
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Island Of D
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Island Of D is a board game released in 2005 for 1 player, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Jack Darwid and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
A FREE, ONE-player role-playing fantasy/adventure card game. No bookkeeping, no token, just you and the cards and a die and an adventure !! 30 minutes playing time Introduction The Island of D is in great danger. The Black Knight has seized the Dark Castle, and he wants to rule the island by chaos. The Black Knight seals the castle gate with a strong magic so no one can go in, and he prepare the Dark Ritual in the castle’s tower to open the portal to the dark world. Goblins, Orcs, and Goblorcs slowly spreading in the Island of D. The Black Knight just needs another 4 weeks to complete his ritual, to pour those creatures into the island. The village of Dew, the nearest village to the Dark Castle has called upon all heroes on the Island to defeat the Black Knight, since the Village Elder can help only one person a day enter the Dark Castle’s gate. Many heroes and wanna-be heroes have tried, and so far no one has returned. The Village Elder is worried, is this the end of Dew and D ? The Mission' To impress the Village Elder, you have to complete at least 3 Quests, then the Village Elder will show you the secret way to the Dark Castle (remember, without the Amulet of Dew you can not enter the castle). In the Dark Castle, go through all the rooms, then defeat the Black Knight in the final room in the tower. In Series With: Island Of D 2: The Shadow of Dawn The Dungeon of D
Designers
Publishers
- (Web published)
- Jack Darwid Games
Questions and answers
Island Of D supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Island Of D 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 Island Of D for ages 7 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 Of D 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 Of D belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, 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 Island Of D are: Jack Darwid. 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 Of D 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.