In the farthest corners of the world, where magic thrives and spirits embody the essence of nature, a battle for survival unfolds. As European colonial powers extend their reach, they inevitably encounter a land where the spirits hold sway. Here, the very earth will rise in defense, alongside the islanders who call it home. Welcome to the immersive world of Spirit Island, a cooperative settler-destruction strategy game crafted by R. Eric Reuss, set in an alternate history around A.D. 1700.
In Spirit Island, players take on the roles of various Spirits of the land, each wielding unique elemental powers. Your mission is to defend your island home from encroaching Invaders who spread blight and destruction. Collaborate with the native Dahan to amplify your powers and strategize to expel the invaders, ensuring the survival of your island in this engaging area-control game.
Spirit Island offers a wealth of features:
- Unlimited access to the tutorial game for free, perfect for learning the ropes.
- Customizable games allowing up to 4 Spirits and 5 full turns of gameplay.
- 36 Minor Power cards to enhance your Spirits' abilities.
- 22 Major Power cards for more impactful effects against the Invaders.
- A modular island composed of 4 balanced boards, offering diverse layouts.
- Thematic island boards reflecting the canonical island and presenting new challenges.
- 15 Invader cards that drive a unique expansion system.
- 2 Blight cards introducing challenging effects as the island suffers.
- 15 Fear cards providing beneficial effects as you intimidate the Invaders.
Every rule and interaction in Spirit Island has been meticulously adapted and rigorously tested by expert players and the designer himself, ensuring a seamless and authentic experience. If you're curious about how a specific scenario plays out, this game is your ultimate guide.
Enhance your experience with:
- Dynamic music by Jean-Marc Giffin, tailored to each Spirit, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- 3D Textured maps for a realistic, isometric view of the island.
- 3D Classic maps mirroring the tabletop version.
- 2D Classic maps for a straightforward, top-down perspective.
When you're ready to dive deeper, choose the best option for your budget to unlock the full game, including cross-platform online multiplayer:
- Purchase the Core Game - Permanently unlocks all content from the Core Game and Promo Pack 1, including 6 additional Spirits, 4 double-sided Island Boards, 3 Adversaries, and 4 Scenarios for varied and challenging play.
- Purchase Horizons of Spirit Island - Permanently unlocks all content from Horizons of Spirit Island, an introductory set with 5 Spirits designed for new players, 3 Island Boards, and 1 Adversary.
- Subscribe for Unlimited Access ($2.99 USD/month) - Unlocks all content during your subscription, including the Core Game, Promo Pack 1, Branch & Claw, Horizons of Spirit Island, Jagged Earth, and all future content as it becomes available.
Additional expansions available include:
- Branch & Claw - Adds 2 Spirits, an Adversary, 52 Power Cards, new Tokens, 15 Fear Cards, 7 Blight Cards, 4 Scenarios, and an Event Deck.
- Jagged Earth - Includes 10 Spirits, 2 double-sided Island Boards, 2 Adversaries, 57 Power Cards, new Tokens, 6 Fear Cards, 7 Blight Cards, 3 Scenarios, 30 Event Cards, 6 Aspects, and more, with partial content available and more coming in updates at no extra cost.
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