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Island Fortress (2013)

2–4 players · 90 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
90 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 13+ who like card games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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Island Fortress board game box cover

About Island Fortress

In Island Fortress, you play a master builder chosen by Governor Cortland Hansen to help construct the mighty Fort Aldenford using the penal colony on Alcott Island. Your goal is to become the most distinguished architect with the help of your Taskmaster, Workers, and the Governor himself! In the game, all players use identical decks of five Role Cards to plot their actions such as purchasing workers, building the wall, collecting money from the treasury, and more.

Island Fortress box

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Card Game

Mechanics: Auction: Sealed Bid, Pattern Building · Designer: Bryan Johnson

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Island Fortress FAQ

How many players is Island Fortress?
Island Fortress plays with 2–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Island Fortress take to play?
A game of Island Fortress takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Island Fortress any good?
Island Fortress rates 6.3/10 from 240 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around auction: sealed bid, pattern building.