
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,505
- BGG rating
- 6.3
First Martians: Adventures on the Red Planet
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2017

Expansion for Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
Rules assistance for Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1) is an expansion for Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island released in 2013 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek, Robert Masson, and Marion Heuser and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Area Movement.
The adventure is based on the real events that took place between 1831 and 1836, which led to the creation of the Theory of Evolution. During this very expedition, Charles Darwin laid the foundations for one of the most breakthrough scientific papers in the history of mankind– the paper on the Origin of Species. Players take on the roles of members of the crew of HMS Beagle with Darwin, at the start of a great adventure. In the following scenarios, they will have to challenge adversity and support the young scientist in his research. With five new scenarios, you are ready to dive into new adventures!
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1) 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 Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1) is 60–120 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 Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1) 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.
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1) has a complexity rating of 3.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1) belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Area Movement. 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 Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1) are: Ignacy Trzewiczek, Robert Masson, and Marion Heuser. 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 Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Voyage of the Beagle (Vol. 1) as an expansion for Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island to use it. Check that your edition of Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.