- BGG rating
- 6.6
Rules assistance for Jackal Archipelago: Ben Gunn's Island
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+
Rules assistant for Jackal Archipelago: Ben Gunn's Island
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Jackal Archipelago: Ben Gunn's Island is an expansion for Jackal Archipelago 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.
About the game
Jackal Archipelago: Ben Gunn's Island is a new island that supplements the four islands included in the Jackal: Archipelago base game, allowing for larger islands to be created. Unique tiles of this set include the meeting with Ben Gunn and Spy Glass Hill.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Magellan
Questions and answers
Jackal Archipelago: Ben Gunn's Island 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: Ben Gunn's Island 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: Ben Gunn's Island 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: Ben Gunn's Island 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: Ben Gunn's Island 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: Ben Gunn's Island as an expansion for Jackal Archipelago. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Jackal Archipelago to use it. Check that your edition of Jackal Archipelago is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.