- BGG rank
- BGG #27,019
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Chameleon
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,616
- BGG rating
- 4.6
Isolate
2003
Rules assistance for Isolate
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Isolate
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Isolate is a board game released in 2003 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Guido Lap.
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About the game
Designed for two to four players, this "divide and conquer" game begins with the tactical positioning of game pieces on the board. First player to isolate and remove all of his/her tiles wins. From the Box Grab your color tiles, arrange them on the game board, and isolate your tiles first to win! Simple to learn, but challenging enough for experienced competitors. Isolate is perfect for the entire family! How to play: 1. Placing Tiles. Players each choose a color, then take turns placing all of their tiles on the game board. 2. Moving Rows. Players take turns sliding a row of tiles, either horizontally or vertically, one square at a time. 3. Isolating Tiles. The game continues with players trying to isolate one or more of their tiles. Isolated tiles are removed from the board. 4. Winning the Game. The first player to isolate and remove all of his color tiles from the board is the Isolate Champion!
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Designers
Publishers
- Noris Spiele
- Educational Insights
- Goldsieber Spiele
- Tobar Ltd
- Pierre Belvédère
- Recent Toys International
Questions and answers
Isolate supports 2–4 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 Isolate is 45 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 Isolate 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.
Isolate 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.
Isolate belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. 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 Isolate and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Isolate are: Guido Lap. 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 Isolate 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.