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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

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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…

Exploration Fantasy

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

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