Embark on an exciting adventure as a smart explorer and aim to become the top cartographer of a mysterious unknown island! You'll step into the shoes of explorers uncovering a magical and uncharted island. Your mission is to explore every corner of the island, achieve your personal and hidden goals, and create an accurate map of the island to score the most points. A central board depicting the island sits in the middle of the table, and each player gets their own personal map to record their island discoveries. During each game turn, players can pick 2 actions from the following: Move your Explorer pawn on the central board. Uncover new terrains near your Explorer pawn (you'll choose from 4 randomly drawn tiles). Claim control of areas. A terrain type needs to be explored twice before it's validated. The unvalidated terrains on the central board can change, which might make your personal map different from the central board. Everyone plays on the same central board, and matching it with your own map is key to the game, leading to lots of player interactions. You'll need to find the perfect balance between your personal objectives and creating an accurate island map. This game is suitable for 1 - 4 players, takes 45 - 60 minutes to play, and is for ages 10 and up. Features include Area Majority / Influence, Grid Coverage, Matching, Open Drafting, and Tile Placement. The themes are Adventure, Exploration, and Territory Building.
To play this game, first, set up the central board in the middle of the table. Each player should grab their personal map. At the start of your turn, choose two actions from moving your Explorer pawn, discovering new terrains, or claiming control of areas. When discovering new terrains, remember that you pick from 4 randomly drawn tiles. Also, a terrain type has to be explored twice to be validated. Be aware that unvalidated terrains on the central board can change, so keep an eye on your personal map and the central board. Try to balance achieving your personal objectives and creating an accurate island map. This game is for 1 - 4 players and takes about 45 - 60 minutes. It's suitable for players aged 10 and up. After each game, keep the game pieces in a dry and safe place to avoid damage. Have fun exploring the mysterious island!
