
- BGG rank
- BGG #470
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Horizons of Spirit Island
- 1–3 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand
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Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand is an expansion for Spirit Island released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by R. Eric Reuss and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
Rising Heat Of Stone And Sand‘s play stile is Weaken-and-Destroy. Likes having Sacred Sites where there're Towns/Cities, as it makes all Spirits' Damage more effective there. Has an easier time setting up Sacred Sites in Sands and Mountains, but can do so in any terrain with a bit more time. This is a low-complexity spirit. It’s the same spirit as is included in Horizons of Spirit Island; in Germany, it was published on its own.
Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand supports 1–6 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 Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand is 90–120 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 Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand for ages 13 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.
Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand 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.
Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand are: R. Eric Reuss. 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 Spirit Island: Zunehmende Hitze in Stein und Sand as an expansion for Spirit Island. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Spirit Island to use it. Check that your edition of Spirit Island is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.