Loot Island

What's Your Game?, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele · Board game · 2017
2–5 · best 4 30–60 min Weight 2.4/5
7.4 rating Ludopedia
6.5 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 19.99
7.4 rating Ludopedia
6.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Enjoy card games with a pirate twist and treasure hunting? Loot Island will hook you on this adventure!

Highlights
  • Strategic set collection
  • Tense hand management
  • Direct and fun interaction
  • Engaging pirate theme
Keep in mind
  • Relies on card luck
  • Competition can be fierce
  • Quick to learn
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Embark on a pirate adventure in Loot Island, where luck and cunning mix in a treasure hunt! The story takes us to a cursed island in the Indian Ocean, a haven for pirates to hide their loot, but a danger to anyone who dares approach. Centuries later, in 1902, ancient map fragments resurface, and you and your rival treasure hunters jump into action. The goal is simple: use your map cards to land on the island and piece together the right fragments to unearth hidden treasures. But beware, the curse still lingers! Each round, an exploration takes place. If a landing spot has enough cards played, treasures are revealed and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. This means cooperation is often key to finding the loot, but competition is fierce to secure the largest share. Do you have the missing pieces? Do your opponents have what you need? And most importantly: can you escape the curse and leave this treacherous island rich? Prepare for a heated contest where every card played counts, and trust is a luxury few can afford.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–5 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC

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Game details

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Publisher What's Your Game?, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele, Red Glove
Designer Aaron Haag
Artist Mariano Iannelli

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
What is the average playtime for Loot Island?
A game of Loot Island typically lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and how quickly everyone makes their decisions.
How many players can participate in Loot Island?
The game is designed for 2 to 5 players, making it ideal for small to medium-sized groups who enjoy interaction.
Is Loot Island a complex game?
No, Loot Island has a light to medium weight (2.375/5 on BGG), making it easy to learn but offering good strategic decisions to be made.
Do I need a lot of space to play?
As a card game, Loot Island doesn't require a very large table. A standard table is sufficient to accommodate the board and cards.
What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to collect sets of map cards to unearth treasures and accumulate the most loot before the game ends.
Is it a cooperative or competitive game?
It's a game with elements of both cooperation and competition. You need to collaborate for treasure to appear, but you fiercely compete to be the one who profits the most from it.
Does Loot Island have language dependency?
No, the game does not have language dependency, as the cards and board use symbols and very little text.

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