Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Low interaction
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Distant islands with golden treasures — who hasn't dreamed of that?!
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Contracts
Complete specific requirements to earn rewards, income, or victory points.
Set Collection
Gather related items that become more valuable when scored together.
Bingo
Mark matching results on a personal grid and complete required patterns.
Paper-and-Pencil
Record choices and results directly on a personal sheet.
Grid Coverage
Place pieces to cover required cells or patterns on a grid.
End Game Bonuses
Earn additional points for meeting conditions evaluated when the game ends.