
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,810
- BGG rating
- 6.0
The Island of Doctor Necreaux: Second Edition
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018

2009
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The Isle of Doctor Necreaux is a board game released in 2009 for 1–5 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jonathan Leistiko and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Cooperative Game.
From the publisher: Build a Character... Infiltrate the Island... Defeat Necreaux’s Minions... Find the Scientists... And before time runs out... Escape! The Isle of Doctor Necreaux is a cooperative card game for 1 to 5 players fighting the diabolical mad scientist Doctor Necreaux. You’ll find yourself wondering what in the world is worth saving when the world itself is held hostage. Components: 110 cards, dice, turn board and counters
The Isle of Doctor Necreaux supports 1–5 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 The Isle of Doctor Necreaux is 40 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 The Isle of Doctor Necreaux for ages 14 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.
The Isle of Doctor Necreaux has a complexity rating of 1.9 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 Isle of Doctor Necreaux belongs to these categories: Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simultaneous Action Selection, and 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 The Isle of Doctor Necreaux are: Jonathan Leistiko. 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 The Isle of Doctor Necreaux 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.