
- 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

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Robinson Crusoe: Schatzkiste is an expansion for Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
A collection of previously available promos plus a new adventure for "Robinson Crusoe: Adventure on the Cursed Island". Contents: a new character "Schiffsmaat" 50 deluxe resource marker stickers for action marker new scenarios: "Wo ist Dr. Livingstone?", "King Kong", "Die Schatzinsel junior" and "Der Naturforscher". new beasts 7 new discoveries 10 trait cards scenario extras: newspaper, playing cards and letters
Robinson Crusoe: Schatzkiste 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: Schatzkiste 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: Schatzkiste 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.
Robinson Crusoe: Schatzkiste has a complexity rating of 4.0 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: Schatzkiste belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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: Schatzkiste are: Ignacy Trzewiczek. 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: Schatzkiste 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.