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Spirit Island (Core Game) Reviews

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Spirit Island is a 2017 co-operative game from Greater Than Games. Deep, strategic gameplay unfolds against a startlingly compelling backdrop of island spirits fighting to defend their home from colonial invaders. Can you and your friends use your spirits’ powers effectively enough to repel Europe’s colonising hordes? Though you will always have to try to drive the invaders away, no two games of Spirit Island will feel the same. One to four players choose from a set of eight spirits, each of which has four unique power cards. Each spirit is very different to the others, interacting with friends and foes in diverse and interesting ways. On top of the eight spirits, players can also choose to face one of three different invader cards, each offering a new and distinct challenge. The board itself adds further variability, with four modular islands boards that each give the game a different flavour. Finally, four optional scenarios give you more variety if you want to change things up even more. Action selection and area control are key mechanics in Spirit Island. Players choose which of their power cards to play, paying the associated energy cost to do so. The cards give players a mix of short- and long-term effects, with stronger powers available as the spirits’ influence spreads across the island. The spirits are not free to do whatever they like, however. Your colonial adversary is an ever-present, growing threat. Over the turns of the game they will explore the island, settle and eventually ravage the surrounding territory, including the native islanders that you are trying to protect. If any spirit is destroyed, the island is overcome by blight or the invader deck runs out, your team will lose. If you can destroy or scare off all the colonialists, then you’ll win the game. Do you think you have what it takes to keep your island safe? Buy Spirit Island today to find out. Player count: 1-4 players Time: 90-120 minutes Age rating: 13+

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Excellent game
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Posted 2 years ago
Quickly became one of my favourite games. Great at 1, 2 or 3. 4 is fine but i think the added player slows the game without adding more fun.
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Posted 2 years ago
Fantastic game. Loads of depth and replayability. Bought it to solo and it plays really well. Looking forward to playing it multiplayer soon. Great components and cards and boards. Art work really sings and lends to the theme. Reverse colonization!
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Posted 2 years ago
I live in The Netherlands I found this page because I was looking for boardgames that I can't find in here. The prices are pretty good, shipping time is accurate and the discounts are great. I'm really happy with my purchase.
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Posted 2 years ago
Such a sick game, very unrelenting and difficult, but that's what I look for in a co-op!
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Posted 2 years ago
A brilliant co-op game! Quite a lot of moving parts, can be daunting when starting out, but within a turn or so it will click and you'll be hooked.
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Posted 3 years ago
Very fun game! I like that it is so versatile and can be adjusted. And there's even an expansion! It was definitely a good decision.
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Posted 3 years ago
Great game with a lot of variety to play many times. First round takes a long time to understand all the rules.
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Posted 3 years ago