- BGG rating
- 6.6
Jackal Archipelago: Ben Gunn's Island
- 1–4 players
- 15–90 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,168
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Jackal Archipelago
2017
Rules assistance for Jackal Archipelago
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 15–90 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Jackal Archipelago
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Jackal Archipelago is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 15–90 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Dmitry Kibkalo and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Jackal Archipelago: Island of Thousands Caves
- 1–4 players
- 15–90 min
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Шакал Архипелаг: Остров приливов (Jackal Archipelago: Tide Island)
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Пятницы (Jackal Archipelago: Friday's island)
- 1–4 players
- 15–60 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger Island)
- 1–4 players
- 15–60 min
- 2019
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About the game
All hands on deck! Welcome to the nearly uninhabited island where the Jackal, an infamous old pirate, buried his treasure. It is now your task to first explore the island, and then to find every last coin and drag it all back to your ship – and be quick about it lest you be overtaken by a rival gang of buccaneers! How to play You control three pirates who can move around the island, explore (by flipping over unexplored tiles), haul treasure, do battle with rival pirates, or perform special actions – such as meeting natives, garrisoning a fort, or even taking flight in a hot-air balloon. To win the game, you must not only find the Jackal's buried treasure, but you must also successfully bring it back to your ship. A careless pirate's luck may be but fodder for a crafty pirate's guile: one of the most interesting strategies in the game lies in intercepting an opponent's pirates while they are carrying gold, or cunningly poaching poorly guarded piles of coins.
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Publishers
- Magellan
Questions and answers
Jackal Archipelago supports 1–4 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 Jackal Archipelago is 15–90 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 Jackal Archipelago for ages 6 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.
Jackal Archipelago 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.
Jackal Archipelago belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Adventure, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Area Majority / Influence, 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 Jackal Archipelago are: Dmitry Kibkalo. 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 Jackal Archipelago 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.