- BGG rating
- 7.5
Treasure Island: The Pirates Mark
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- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #845
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Treasure Island
2018
Rules assistance for Treasure Island
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Treasure Island
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Treasure Island is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Marc Paquien and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deduction.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Treasure Island: Captain Silver – Revenge Island
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- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
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About the game
Long John Silver's crew has committed mutiny and has him cornered and tied up! Round after round, they question him about the location of his treasure and explore the island following his directions — or perhaps his misdirections? Who knows... The old sea dog is surely planning an escape, after all, after which he will definitely try to get his treasure back. Treasure Island is a game of bluffing and adventure in which one player embodies Long John, trying to mislead the others in their search for his treasure. The hunt reaches its climax with Long John's escape, when he will make a final run to get the booty for himself!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Hobby World
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Mandoo Games
- Matagot
- Albi
- Conclave Editora
- Gen-X Games (GenX)
- Surfin' Meeple China
- WoodCat
- Mancalamaro
Questions and answers
Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island is 45 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 Treasure Island 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.
Treasure Island has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Treasure Island belongs to these categories: Deduction, Bluffing, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deduction. 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 Treasure Island are: Marc Paquien. 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 Treasure Island 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.