Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island – Crewmen Deck I

Portal Games · Board game · 2015
1–4 Solo 90–180 min Weight 1.5/5
9.3 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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9.3 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

Enjoyed Robinson Crusoe and want more flavor for your adventure? This character deck is for you!

Highlights
  • New tactics and relief
  • Unique character abilities
  • Increases replayability and options
Keep in mind
  • Doesn't change base difficulty
  • Requires original game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to boost your survival efforts on the Cursed Island! The 'Crewmen Deck I' brings six brand-new characters to give you a helping hand (or perhaps just a strategic distraction) in your fight against nature. These folks don't count as extra players but are great for easing the burden in tougher scenarios, each with their own quirks and special abilities.

Meet the Artist and the Old Cook, who require shelter to avoid nighttime hardships and affect morale and food in unique ways. The Pilgrim, immune to everything, can grant you a life-saving re-roll on action dice once per round. The Quartermaster supercharges your starting items, allowing four uses instead of two – and is also bulletproof. The Sawbones, who has a short lifespan and is affected by weather, helps boost morale when healing wounds. Meanwhile, the Tribesman, also immune to everything, allows the hunting deck to be played face-up, aiding in planning.

Remember: these crew members are a bonus; they don't increase the building costs for shelter or palisades. They are an extra resource to help you overcome the increasingly difficult challenges that Robinson Crusoe throws your way. If you already enjoy the tension and difficulty of the base game, this expansion adds more flavor and tactical options without altering the core of the challenging cooperative experience.

Expansion for

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2 items

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1–4 players
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Books: Robinson Crusoe Game: Robinson Crusoe – Adventures on the Cursed Island Promotional: BGG Store Promos
Publisher Portal Games
Designer Ignacy Trzewiczek

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game 'Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island' to play with this deck?
Yes, absolutely! This is a character card deck that functions as an expansion and requires the base game to be used.
How many players can use this deck?
The deck itself does not change the player count. You can use the Crewman cards in any game, regardless of how many players are present (1 to 4).
Do these characters help make the game easier?
They can help! Each character has abilities that can give you an advantage or a new strategic option to deal with the challenges, but the game remains quite difficult.
Do the Crewman cards count as extra players for building costs?
No. The rules clearly state that they do not affect the total number of players for calculating shelter, roof, or palisade costs.
How many different characters come in this deck?
The 'Crewmen Deck I' brings 6 unique characters, each with their own specific rules and special effects.
Is the game in English with this deck?
The original content of this deck is in English. You'll need translated cards or a reference guide to play in another language.