
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,113
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Creatures and Caverns
- 1 player
- 10–15 min
- 2022

Rules assistance for Marooned! A solo game of survival
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Marooned! A solo game of survival is a board game released in 2015 for 1 player, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mark Tuck and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Map Addition.
The year is 1743. The sole survivor of a shipwreck, you find yourself washed up on the sands of a small island (a 4 x 4 grid of cards). You set off to explore, hoping to find whatever you need to survive and give yourself the best chance of being rescued should a ship pass by. Marooned! is a solo PnP game where both sides of the cards are used. The island is gradually revealed as you explore it by placing the cards. You'll need to combine the different resources you discover to help you survive and hopefully attract the attention of the ships which periodically sail by. The map of the island, the location of items and when events occur will be different each time you play.
Marooned! A solo game of survival supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Marooned! A solo game of survival is 5–15 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 Marooned! A solo game of survival for ages 10 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.
Marooned! A solo game of survival 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.
Marooned! A solo game of survival belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Map Addition. 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 Marooned! A solo game of survival are: Mark Tuck. 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 Marooned! A solo game of survival 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.