How many players is Grog Island?

Grog Island plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Grog Island take to play?

A game of Grog Island takes 40–75 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Grog Island any good?

Grog Island rates 6.6/10 from 700 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / economic game built around auction/bidding, dice rolling, set collection.

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Grog Island (2014)

2–4 players · 40–75 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 40–75 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.6/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like dice games — medium-light complexity, plays in 40–75 min.

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About Grog Island

Even for the mightiest pirates there comes a time when they must retire from their lives of invading and plunder — but what's coming afterward? Well, on the five peninsulas of Grog Island, they can invest their loot in rock-solid businesses, such as peg-leg shops, carpentries for figureheads, workshops for voodoo dolls, or the infamous "Grog Hole" pub. The core of Grog Island is its unique auction mechanism, which uses five colored dice. The players use these …

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Dice Economic Pirates

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Dice Rolling, Set Collection, Trading · Designer: Michael Rieneck

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Grog Island FAQ

How many players is Grog Island?: Grog Island plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Grog Island take to play?: A game of Grog Island takes 40–75 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Grog Island any good?: Grog Island rates 6.6/10 from 700 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a dice / economic game built around auction/bidding, dice rolling, set collection.