
- BGG rank
- BGG #300
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King
- 2–5 players
- 30–50 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2015

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Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls is a board game expansion released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 30–50 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexander Pfister and Andreas Pelikan.
This small expansion consists of six tiles to be added to the tile mix. Each of the tiles contain a scroll that scores features only on adjacent tiles. Theses special scrolls are marked with arrows.
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls supports 2–5 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 Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls is 30–50 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 Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls 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.
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls belongs to these categories: Territory Building and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls are: Alexander Pfister and Andreas Pelikan. 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 Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Adjacency Scrolls as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.