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Greater Than Games Spirit Island Core Board Game, 4 players

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Brand Greater Than Games
Material Paper
Genre Strategy
Number of Players 4
Minimum Age Recomendation 1

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  • As spirits, you must grow in power and work together to drive the invaders from your Island. before it's too late!.
  • For 1-4 players.
  • 90-120 minute playing time.
  • Complex and thematic cooperative game.
  • The game includes different adversaries to fight against (eg: a Swedish Mining Colony, or a Remote British Colony)

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Powerful spirits have existed on this isolated Island for time immemorial. They are both part of the natural world and - at the same time - something beyond nature. Native Islanders, known as the dahan, have learned how to co-exist with the spirits, but with a healthy dose of fear and reverence. However, now, the Island has been “discovered” by invaders from a far-off land. These would-be colonists are taking over the land and upsetting the natural balance, destroying the presence of spirits as they go. As spirits, you must grow in power and work together to drive the invaders from your Island... before it's too late!


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Greater:Than:Games:Spirit:Island:Core:Board:Game

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

Spirit Island is a complex and thematic cooperative game about defending your island home from colonizing Invaders. Players are different spirits of the land, each with its own unique elemental powers. Every turn, players simultaneously choose which of their power cards to play, paying energy to do so. Using combinations of power cards that match a spirit's elemental affinities can grant free bonus effects.

Faster powers take effect immediately, before the Invaders spread and ravage, but other magics are slower, requiring forethought and planning to use effectively. In the Spirit phase, spirits gain energy, and choose how / whether to Grow: to reclaim used power cards, to seek for new power, or to spread presence into new areas of the island.

The Invaders expand across the island map in a semi-predictable fashion. Each turn they explore into some lands (portions of the island); the next turn, they build in those lands, forming settlements and cities. The turn after that, they ravage there, bringing blight to the land and attacking any native islanders present.

The islanders fight back against the Invaders when attacked, and lend the spirits some other aid, but may not always do so exactly as you'd hoped. Some Powers work through the islanders, helping them (eg) drive out the Invaders or clean the land of blight.

Contents

  • 8 different Spirits, each with 4 Power Cards unique to that Spirit
  • Over 50 distinct Major and Minor Power Cards which Spirits can grow into
  • 4 modular Island Boards, for a variety of layouts
  • Over 100 pieces for representing the Invaders and Dahan (native islanders)
  • 15 Invader cards, driving a distinctive Invader expansion system
  • 15 Fear cards, showing what happens as you terrify the Invader
  • 3 multi-tier Adversaries (specific Invaders) for play variety and fine-tuned challenge
  • 4 optional Scenarios for even more play variety
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The game escalates as it progresses: spirits spread their presence to new parts of the island and seek out new and more potent powers, while the Invaders step up their colonization efforts. Each turn represents 1-3 years of alternate-history.

At game start, winning requires destroying every last settlement and city on the board - but as you frighten the Invaders more and more, victory becomes easier: they'll run away even if some number of settlements or cities remain. Defeat comes if any spirit is destroyed, if the island is overrun by blight, or if the Invader deck is depleted before achieving victory.

The game includes different adversaries to fight against (eg: a Swedish Mining Colony, or a Remote British Colony). Each changes play in different ways, and offers a different path of difficulty boosts to keep the game challenging as you gain skill.

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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    2,483 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the replay value, fun, originality, and interactivity of the board game. They mention that it's an amazing, impressive, and satisfying game. That said, they also like the diversity of spirits, saying that it provides a great cooperative experience. Opinions are mixed on the difficulty level, complexity level, and quality.

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    181 customers mention181 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game fun, easy to play, and satisfying. They also describe the game as interesting, impressive, and engaging. Customers also mention that the game is good for cooperative play, with hints to be successful.

    "...The solo games are incredibly fun and since there are no pesky victory points in this game, you are just trying to win!..." Read more

    "...The fear cards themselves are a lot of fun. Since you never know what effect they have, they give you random boosts to your strategy...." Read more

    "...Such a great game. I can't wait to try out the expansions and I can't wait until R. Eric Reuss comes out with whatever his next creation will be." Read more

    "Is it an amazing game? Yes! Will you become addicted and play it over and over? Yes!..." Read more

    49 customers mention49 positive0 negative

    Customers find the board game very high replayability, with loads of replay value. They say the base game has years of replayability even without the expansion. Customers also say the game has excellent gameplay, a strong theme, lots of variety, and is very fun.

    "...comes packaged with so many variant options that the replay value is just off the charts here...." Read more

    "Love the strategy and deck building aspect. Very fun game!" Read more

    "...The game is, like I said, highly thematic, and a ton of fun to play - with a huge variety of game setups and play choices - no two games are ever..." Read more

    "...Though many factors help the game's replayability, including randomized board layouts, invasion patterns, and card draws, what I love most about the..." Read more

    43 customers mention30 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the difficulty level of the board game. Some mention that it's a deep, puzzly and very hard game, with many different ways to increase the difficulty as you play through it. They also say it'd be a tough game for solo play vs. AI, but the co-op gameplay is incredibly solid. However, others say that it is a hard game that is difficult to win, but does not feel crushing.

    "...of this gives Spirit Island immense replay value and allows players to adjust the difficulty to the exact level they need...." Read more

    "...It builds to a nice climax...." Read more

    "...But the game seems to fail to have a satisfying end.You fight back on the island until the spirits become stronger than the invaders...." Read more

    "...It feels like every game is very intense, and defeat/victory is never certain until the last few turns...." Read more

    42 customers mention35 positive7 negative

    Customers like the originality of the board game. They mention that the theme is unique, the spirits vary in style and complexity, and the story is awesome. They also say the game is thematically rich, artistically breathtaking, and mechanically perfect. Customers also say that the collaborative gameplay and diverse spirits ensure endless replayability. They say the creative premise and easy to understand rules allow for different strategies.

    "...Not only that but the game comes packaged with so many variant options that the replay value is just off the charts here...." Read more

    "...PRO, 5 out of 5: SPIRIT DIFFERENTIATION. Each spirit has unique setup rules, abilities, growth and power options, innate powers if they get combos..." Read more

    "...1. Theme - It's a cool theme, but more importantly it feels like you're actually fighting back invaders...." Read more

    "...The collaborative gameplay and diverse spirits ensure endless replayability, while the balance between accessibility and complexity keeps the..." Read more

    37 customers mention37 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game provides a great cooperative experience with few suitable contemporaries. They also appreciate the collaborative gameplay and diverse spirits that ensure endless replayability. Customers also say the mechanics promote cooperative play and ensure one player doesn't lose. They describe the game as a cooperative multi player game that makes them happy.

    "...The collaborative gameplay and diverse spirits ensure endless replayability, while the balance between accessibility and complexity keeps the..." Read more

    "...I enjoy the collaborative aspect, yet you have individual strengths and moves...." Read more

    "...3. Can be played by a SINGLE PLAYER...." Read more

    "...Even though the game is fully cooperative, I never get the feeling that the spirits are supposed to like each other...." Read more

    32 customers mention28 positive4 negative

    Customers like the replay value of the board game. They say it's worth the money, has good production value, and is well worth the time. Some mention that the game is great for couples and larger groups.

    "...All of this gives Spirit Island immense replay value and allows players to adjust the difficulty to the exact level they need...." Read more

    "...Definitely worth the money" Read more

    "...(which is why it has so much replay value!!),..." Read more

    "Great price and shipped item arrived faster than expected" Read more

    173 customers mention109 positive64 negative

    Customers are mixed about the complexity level of the board game. Some mention that it's excellent albeit complicated, with captivating gameplay, beautiful artwork, and exceptional components. However, others say that it is complicated, challenging, and requires a fair bit of thought. They also mention that the learning curve is a little daunting and the game is really hard to setup.

    "...The game also comes with scenarios and different blight cards and other kinds of invader options and the thematic side of the boards to create more..." Read more

    "...PRO, 5 out of 5: VALUE AND VARIETY. Spirit Island comes with 4 scenarios that drastically change the rules of the game...." Read more

    "...2. Asymmetry - This game should be the very definition of asymmetric gameplay...." Read more

    "...It still took about 4 hours to play, after setup, and that only got us through about 1/2 of each of the game timer decks before we won outright...." Read more

    49 customers mention29 positive20 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the board game. Some mention that the colors are vibrant, the construction is terrific, and the game pieces are of great quality. However, others say that the box arrived a bit damaged, the transparent cover is already ripped apart, and that the plastic inserts were damaged in transit.

    "...Excellent, excellent components. The board pieces are made of a sturdy thicker cardboard and the energy and fear tokens are also made of the same..." Read more

    "...came in the plastic bag (not the amazon cardboard box) and the game's box was damaged...." Read more

    "...With its captivating gameplay, beautiful artwork, and exceptional components, this game is a must-have for board game enthusiasts...." Read more

    "...My problem was the damage to the box. When I received it from Amazon there was a large hole punched in the box...." Read more

    Complex game with endless amounts of joy and replay value
    5 Stars
    Complex game with endless amounts of joy and replay value
    This game is incredible!!! My partner and I purchased this game after playing pandemic a few times. We loved the game but wanted to find a board game with a lot more replay value, and man did we find the right game!!We aren’t advanced board game players and have usually stuck to the clue/scrabble type games, so this certainly was a challenge, but one worth undertaking.I won’t lie, it took a couple of test play through a to fully understand the rules, and we still haven’t even gotten to the more advanced settings of the game (which is why it has so much replay value!!), yet we’ve managed to play it over and over, eager to develop our skills to include more advanced play settings. We both agree it’s a game we’ll come back to over and over again. And I’m not ashamed to say we played it every night the first week we bought it :).Would highly recommend this to any couples/indivudals wanting a fun challenge and a game you can consistently come back to for more exploration and fun.Just remember, don’t give up! Winning by the skin of your teeth is a wild experience in this game, and we’ve yet to lose a match :) keep pushing and happy gaming.
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    Alexander
    5.0 out of 5 stars Caja llegó en excelente estado y es un gran juego cooperativo
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 6, 2024
    Mösken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jogo interessante e versátil
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 9, 2022
    Brad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect experience for 2 players
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite Co-op game since Pandemic Legacy
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