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Island Of D 2: The Shadow of Dawn
2005
Rules assistance for Island Of D 2: The Shadow of Dawn
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- 1 player
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Island Of D 2: The Shadow of Dawn
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Island Of D 2: The Shadow of Dawn is a board game released in 2005 for 1 player, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jack Darwid and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Modular Board.
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About the game
A FREE one-player Fantasy Adventure Card Game No bookkeeping, NO DICE, just you and the cards and a token and an adventure !! 15-30 minutes playing time INTRODUCTION One year after the Black Knight's defeat ... The Village of Dawn is in grave danger. Not only two of the village's special items were stolen, but the great and wise Village Elder of Dawn has missing for months without a trace. Soon after, Goblins and Orcs have appeared and begun terrorizing the village, and even worse are the bandits, for it is said that their mysterious leader is invincible, he can heal his wounds in seconds! A brave local spy was able to return with vital yet horrifying information, that in two weeks the bandits will attack with full force to completely take over the Village Of Dawn! In these desperate hours the Guildmaster of Dawn had no choice but to send a messenger for help to the nearby village, Dew. They suffered and they prayed…. and now in their most critical moment, YOU are their answer, the hero who saved the island by defeating the Black Knight a year before. By the time you arrive at the Village of Dawn, you have only 8 days left until the bandits invade. After gathering some information while eating breakfast with the Guildmaster, you start your adventure to save Dawn…. THE MISSION Find the High Priest in the Temple and have him create a Dispel Potion, then find the Bandit Lair and defeat the mysterious Bandit Leader in his own turf, but you must hurry, time is running out !!! Designer's home page with info and downloads Online Play You can play The Island of D 2 on Battlegrounds: RPG Edition (aka BRPG) virtual tabletop software. Click here for details. You can play The Island of D 2 on Battlegrounds Gaming Engine (aka BGE) virtual tabletop software. Click here for details. In Series With: Island Of D
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Designers
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- (Web published)
- Jack Darwid Games
Questions and answers
Island Of D 2: The Shadow of Dawn 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 2: The Shadow of Dawn 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 2: The Shadow of Dawn 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 Of D 2: The Shadow of Dawn 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 2: The Shadow of Dawn belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 Island Of D 2: The Shadow of Dawn 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 2: The Shadow of Dawn 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.