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Treasure Island
2003
Rules assistance for Treasure Island
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- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Treasure Island
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Treasure Island is a board game released in 2003 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Peter Burley and Alan Burley and its main mechanics are Enclosure.
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About the game
A pirate-themed game where players explore treasure islands and try to collect as many treasures as possible. Each turn a player rolls two dice. Then each player chooses one of the numbers and places his or her counter on a square marked with that number. The goal is to "cut off" areas from the rest of the board and thus claim treasures that might be within. The game includes two boards. The smaller is suitable for 2-4 players and plays in 45 minutes. The larger is for 2-6 players and takes about 90 minutes to play.
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- Burley Games
Questions and answers
Treasure Island supports 2–6 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 Treasure Island is 90 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 8 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 1.7 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.
Treasure Island belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Enclosure. 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: Peter Burley and Alan Burley. 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.