
- BGG rank
- BGG #100
- BGG rating
- 7.8
El Grande
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 1995

1990
Rules assistance for Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel
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Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel is a board game released in 1990 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
It's a cooperative game for 2-5 players, which can be played in two forms (a simpler one and a harder one). It's goal is to rearrange crates of different colors by moving them in stacks. The ultimate goal is to reach a sorted stack before the ship has to leave the island (symbolized by 24 spaces on the map), which is the background story of the game: a volcano has erupted on an inhabited island and now all people on this island have to work together to gather as much resources, which is represented with the crates, to start a new life somewhere else. Ages 5 and up
Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel supports 2–5 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 Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel is 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 Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel for ages 5 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.
Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
The main mechanics of Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel are Cooperative Game. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel are: Wolfgang Kramer. 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 Tabaijana: Flucht von der Feuerinsel 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.