# Cyber Defense Island

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: William Hutton
- **Artists**: Cortland Johnson
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Educational
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game

## Verdict
A frantic cooperative challenge for those who love defending systems against digital attacks!Intense and strategic cooperationAgile resource managementConstant crisis dynamicsGreat for small groupsRelies heavily on group synergyCan be challenging for beginnersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to enter maximum security mode! In Cyber Defense Island, you and your elite team aren't just here for a stroll; your mission is to contain a wave of digital threats attempting to crash the entire island's system. This is an intense cooperative experience where communication and smart resource management are the only things standing between success and total chaos. The pace is fast: every round, the threat level dictates the tempo, and a ten-sided die determines exactly where the next strike will hit. If you aren't paying attention, attack cubes will clutter the map and the system will collapse.

To win, you must act fast. During each turn, you have a set of action points to decide your next move: you can move across the map, trade defense cards with teammates to ensure everyone has what they need, or jump straight into defense by discarding matching defense cards to remove attack cubes from the board. There's also a high-level strategy: if you manage to collect five matching defense cards, you can mitigate an entire attack type, preventing it from causing trouble altogether. But watch out: if the threat level climbs too high or the supply of attack cubes runs out, the mission is a failure and the island is lost. It's a high-stakes crisis management game where teamwork and synergy between player abilities are essential to neutralizing all four attack types and securing victory!

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
Usually between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the chosen threat level.

### How complex is the game?
It's a medium-weight game that requires constant attention but has straightforward rules.

### Can I play solo?
Yes! The game supports 1-5 players, making it great for solo play.

### Is the game very difficult?
Difficulty scales with the threat level, so get ready for some chaos!

### What are the main components?
The game is driven by attack and defense cards, attack cubes, and a 10-sided die.