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Treasure Island
45m - 45m
2 - 5 Players
Ages 10+
45m - 45m
2 - 5 Players
Ages 10+
Ag565
Decent deduction game, but the game could flow better, it felt like Long John Silver was waiting around too long while the other pirates took their turns or discussed information. The idea of using dry erase markers on a laminated board sounded awesome on paper, but while playing the game, it was hard to distinguish markers on the board and annotations would smudge very easily. I think a large pad of paper like most roll and write games provide would have worked better. Fury of Dracula and Whitechapel are still my go to hidden movement/deduction games.
amiller01
Wonderful experience; going to love playing this every time, but that's partly because the Treasure Island theme and the cartography mechanics are exactly what I wanted. I think it's also because of the relaxed attitude I take into this game compared to some who haven't enjoyed it: it's a free-for-all game, not an all-vs-one game, yes, but when playing as Long John Silver, I feel like the most enjoyable position to take is somewhere between an opposing player and a GM. That includes burying the treasure in a non-exploitative location and not being a stickler on its exact pinpoint location. For example, on my board, I'd mark the treasure and also describe the spot in writing ("a tree unlike any other tree in the area", or "under this boat"). It's my aim as LJS to make the game enjoyable for the others, whether that's giving a player not having a great time some tools to improve their chances, or making it harder for more savvy searchers. It's unlikely for LJS to win, but winning isn't even my aim unless the other players are having fun and doing a good job with the information at hand. Hosting the game as Long John Silver, it's just as satisfying for a player to find the treasure late in the game as it would be to reach the treasure myself.
augray
Very unique. This is different than other games I've played. It is one vs. many...sort of. The pirates need to work together somewhat to foil Long John Silver, but give away too much and you might lead another pirate to the treasure.