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Skylands (2018)

2–4 players · 30–45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30–45 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like exploration games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–45 min.

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About Skylands

The people of the Skylands live high above the earth in mystical floating islands. The grandiose cities on these islands are powered by magical energy from a rare crystal. In the tile-laying game Skylands, you are tasked with building part of the Skylands kingdom. Go exploring for new areas of wood, stone, and most importantly, crystalline, as you seek to build the grandest part of the Kingdom. On their turn, a player selects one of four actions: Explore, Harvest, Build, or C…

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ExplorationFantasy

Mechanics: Enclosure, Follow, Tile Placement · Designer: Shun Taguchi, Aya Taguchi

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Skylands FAQ

How many players is Skylands?
Skylands plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Skylands take to play?
A game of Skylands takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Skylands any good?
Skylands rates 6.8/10 from 371 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / fantasy game built around enclosure, follow, tile placement.