Spirit Island

Summary

Spirit Island is a cooperative strategy game set in an alternate-history world where magic exists and spirits of the land, sky, and natural things are embodied. Players take on the role of different spirits with unique elemental powers to defend their island home from colonizing invaders spreading blight and destruction. The game is designed to be played by 1-4 players and is set in the 1700s. Players must work together to defend the island and its natives from the invaders.

Features

1. Spirit Island is a cooperative strategy game set in an alternate-history world around A.D. 1700.
2. Players take on the role of different Spirits of the land, each with unique elemental powers, to defend their island home from colonizing Invaders.
3. The game is designed for 1-4 players and takes about 45-60 minutes to play.
4. The objective of the game is for the players to work together to defend their island and prevent the Invaders from achieving their objectives.
5. The game features a modular board, with different layouts and objectives for each game, adding replayability and variety.
6. The game mechanics include card-driven gameplay, area control, and worker placement, making it a strategic and engaging experience for players.
7. The game is designed for players aged 13 and up and can be enjoyed by both casual and experienced gamers.
8. The game’s theme is inspired by the history of colonization and its impact on indigenous cultures, making it a thought-provoking and meaningful experience for players.
9. The game’s artwork is beautiful and immersive, transporting players to the alternate-history world of Spirit Island.
10. The game has received positive reviews and has won several awards, including the Golden Geek Board Game of the Year.

Keywords

Spirit Island, cooperative game, settler-destruction strategy, alternate-history world, A.D. 1700, Spirits of the land, unique elemental powers, island home, Invaders, blight

In the most distant reaches of the world, magic still exists, embodied by spirits of the land, of the sky, and of every natural thing. As the great powers of Europe stretch their colonial empires further and further, they will inevitably lay claim to a place where spirits still hold power – and when they do, the land itself will fight back alongside the islanders who live there.

Spirit Island is a cooperative settler-destruction strategy game designed by R. Eric Reuss and set in an alternate-history world around A.D. 1700. Players become different Spirits of the land, each with their own unique elemental powers, forced to defend their island home from colonizing Invaders spreading blight and destruction. Your Spirits work with the native Dahan to increase your power and drive the invading colonists from your island in this strategic area-control game.

Spirit Island includes:

• Free access to unlimited plays of the tutorial game

• Create custom games of up to 4 spirits and play 5 full turns

• 4 Spirits available for custom games

• 36 Minor Power cards that enhance the abilities of your Spirits

• 22 Major Power cards with more powerful effects to devastate the Invaders

• A modular island, made up of 4 balanced island boards, for a variety of layouts

• Thematic island boards that reflect the canonical island and provide a new challenge

• 15 Invader cards driving a distinctive Invader expansion system

• 2 Blight cards with challenging effects as the Invaders blight the Island

• 15 Fear cards with beneficial effects, earned as you terrify the Invaders

Every rule & interaction in the game has been carefully adapted and thoroughly tested by expert Spirit Island players, as well as the designer himself. If you’re wondering how a certain situation works in Spirit Island, this game is the ultimate rules lawyer!

Features:

• Original dynamic music composed by Jean-Marc Giffin brings Spirit Island to life. Each Spirit has unique musical elements that wax and wane as the game progresses.

• 3D Textured maps bring a realistic look and isometric perspective to the Island.

• 3D Classic maps present the Island the way it looks on the tabletop.

• 2D Classic maps provide a simplified top-down option for all you number crunchers out there.

When you are ready for more, choose the best option for your budget to unlock the full game, including cross-platform online multiplayer with friends and others from around the world.

Get access to 6 additional Spirits, each with 4 unique Power cards:

• Bringer of Dreams and Nightmares – Strike fear into the hearts of the Invaders!

• Heart of the Wildfire – Burn everything in your path, and heal the land with time.

• Ocean’s Hungry Grasp – Drown the Invaders with the power of the sea.

• Serpent Slumbering Beneath the Island – Absorb presence and rise up with immense power!

• A Spread of Rampant Green – Entangle the Invaders with unstoppable growth.

• Thunderspeaker – Join forces with the Dahan to wreak havoc on the Invaders.

Face 3 multi-tier Adversaries for play variety and fine-tuned challenge: Brandenburg-Prussa, England & Sweden.

Explore 4 optional Scenarios for even more play variety: Blitz, Dahan Insurrection, Guard the Isle’s Heart, & Rituals of Terror.

Purchase the Full Game – Permanently unlocks all content from the core game and Promo Pack 1. Branch & Claw is available as a separate purchase. Future expansions will be sold separately.

Or subscribe for Unlimited Access ($1.99 USD/month) – Unlocks all content during the term of your subscription. Includes all core game content, Promo Pack 1, Branch & Claw, as well as all future content as it becomes available.

Now Available: Branch & Claw expansion with 2 Spirits, an Adversary, 52 Power Cards, new Tokens, 15 Fear Cards, 7 Blight Cards, 4 Scenarios, and an Event Deck.

Horizons of Spirit Island and Jagged Earth are in development for future release.