
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,162
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Jackal: Treasure Island
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2011

Expansion for Jackal Archipelago
2019
Rules assistance for Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger Island)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger Island) is an expansion for Jackal Archipelago released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Dmitry Kibkalo and its main mechanics are Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver, and Once-Per-Game Abilities.
This is a new island for Jackal: Archipelago. An adventure awaits you on Jolly Roger Island. A rare elephant turtle lives here, and strange enchanted steering wheels are scattered around the island. Mix this set with the ones you already have to build even bigger islands. —description from the publisher
Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger 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 Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger Island) is 15–60 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 Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger 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.
Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger Island) belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Adventure, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver, and Once-Per-Game Abilities. 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 Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger 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 Шакал Архипелаг: Остров Весёлого Роджера (Jackal Archipelago: Jolly Roger 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.