The Isle of Cats: Late Arrivals
The City of Games, GaGa Games, Geekach LLC · Board game · 2019
1–6 · best 3
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60–120 min
Weight 2.1/5
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8.7
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you already love 'The Isle of Cats' and want more cats to save (and more friends to invite!), this expansion is for you. More options and more people at the table!
Highlights
- Increases player count
- More cats and lessons
- More strategic variety
- Maintains game's essence
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- Requires base game
- Adds little complexity
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Hey everyone! Ready to expand the fun in The Isle of Cats? The 'Late Arrivals' expansion brings fresh new content for those who already enjoy the base game and want more options. To start, it increases the player count to up to six people, so you can gather more friends on the island and compete to save the kitties.
With this expansion, you get more boats to accommodate the extra players, and the coolest part is that it adds more cats, more lessons, and more modules, which means an even wider range of strategies and combinations for you to explore. If you enjoy the challenge of fitting cat tiles onto boats, optimizing space, and seeking the best patterns, you'll love the new possibilities. It's a chance to refine your tactics and perhaps discover new ways to score higher.
Remember that 'Late Arrivals' is an expansion, so you need to own the base game 'The Isle of Cats' to play. It doesn't radically change the core rules but adds layers of complexity and replayability, maintaining the essence of the game we already know and love. It's perfect for those who want more of the same, but with more variety and the ability to include more people in the feline chaos. Get ready for more hours of planning and fun saving cats!
With this expansion, you get more boats to accommodate the extra players, and the coolest part is that it adds more cats, more lessons, and more modules, which means an even wider range of strategies and combinations for you to explore. If you enjoy the challenge of fitting cat tiles onto boats, optimizing space, and seeking the best patterns, you'll love the new possibilities. It's a chance to refine your tactics and perhaps discover new ways to score higher.
Remember that 'Late Arrivals' is an expansion, so you need to own the base game 'The Isle of Cats' to play. It doesn't radically change the core rules but adds layers of complexity and replayability, maintaining the essence of the game we already know and love. It's perfect for those who want more of the same, but with more variety and the ability to include more people in the feline chaos. Get ready for more hours of planning and fun saving cats!
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Publisher
The City of Games, GaGa Games, Geekach LLC, Lucky Duck Games, Maldito Games, MINDOK, Skellig Games, Yayoi The Dreamer, YOKA Games
Designer
Frank West
Artist
Dragolisco, Frank West
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77want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need the base game 'The Isle of Cats' to play with 'Late Arrivals'?
Absolutely! 'Late Arrivals' is an expansion and adds content to the base game. You need to own the main game to use the new elements from this expansion.
How many players does this expansion support?
This expansion increases the player count of the base game to up to six people. So, if you have a larger group, now everyone can join in!
Does the expansion change the game rules significantly?
No, the expansion focuses on adding more content and options. The core rules of saving cats and filling boats remain the same, but you'll have more cats, lessons, and modules to choose from, increasing replayability.
What exactly does 'Late Arrivals' add to the game?
It adds two new player boats, allowing for 5-6 player games, as well as new cat cards, new lesson modules, and new event cards. All designed to bring more variety to your sessions.
Is it a difficult expansion to learn?
If you're already familiar with 'The Isle of Cats', the learning curve is very smooth. The new cards and modules add strategic depth, but they don't introduce entirely new mechanics that require extensive study.
Is it worth buying if I already own the base game and enjoy it?
If you like having more options, want to play with more people, or simply desire more variety in your 'The Isle of Cats' games, then yes, it's definitely worth it! It's an expansion that complements the game very well.
