Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of light strategy and fantastic themes will enjoy Skylands. The action selection mechanic is simple yet engaging.
Highlights
- Fun exploration and building
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Charming floating islands theme
Keep in mind
- Can feel repetitive in long games
- Expansions are optional but recommended
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Skylands takes you to a world of floating islands, where you’re tasked with building part of the kingdom. The game blends strategy and exploration as you gather resources like wood, stone, and magical crystals to create the most impressive area possible. Each turn, you choose from four actions: Explore, Harvest, Build, or Collect Energy. All players take the chosen action, but the player who selected it gets an extra bonus. You can’t repeat the same action two turns in a row, so plan carefully! As you place tiles and expand your territory, you’ll complete resources and build special buildings that earn points. The game ends when someone fills their board or when the tiles run out. Skylands offers multiple difficulty levels, a campaign mode, and small expansions for added complexity. It’s a game that balances simplicity and depth, perfect for fans of light strategy and fantastic themes.
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Best player count
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2
REC
3
BEST
4
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Queen Games, Piatnik
Designer
Aya Taguchi, Shun Taguchi
Artist
Patricia Limberger
Community
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1,057owners
177wishlist
19want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play Skylands?
Skylands is for 2 to 4 players.
What’s the average game duration?
A game lasts between 30 and 45 minutes.
Is Skylands hard to learn?
No, the rules are simple, and the game includes beginner modes.
Do I need the expansions to play?
No, the expansions are optional and add complexity.
Does Skylands have language dependency?
No, the game is language-independent.
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