
- BGG rank
- BGG #667
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Broom Service
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2015

Expansion for Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King
Rules assistance for Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Tunnelplättchen
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Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Tunnelplättchen is an expansion for Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 30–50 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexander Pfister and Andreas Pelikan and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Tile Placement.
This mini expansion includes two new elements: tiles with tunnels and tiles with whisky barrels which score points. Available in Lookout magazine "Neues vom Ausguck" #09 2017 and from Lookout Spiele's Online Shop. Also available on the BGG Store. New rules Tunnels: A road that ends at a tunnel connects to all other roads that end at tunnels in the same mountain range. Whisky barrels with points: During income, these barrels score points instead of earning coins if they are connected to a player's castle via roads. This is done before collecting coins due to players' positions on the VP track.
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Tunnelplättchen 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 – Tunnelplättchen 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 – Tunnelplättchen 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 – Tunnelplättchen has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 – Tunnelplättchen belongs to these categories: Economic, Territory Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Tile Placement. 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 Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King – Tunnelplättchen 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 – Tunnelplättchen as an expansion for Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King to use it. Check that your edition of Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.