My name is Eric Salzman. I am a Creative Builder, and I'm very passionate and dedicated to my work. With over 25 years experience as a graphic designer, I have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to make any project a success. I enjoy every step of the design process, from discussion and collaboration, to execution and problem solving that comes with each design project. I work in print, motion graphics, video, 3D and even board games!
Stranded on a hostile island...
you must explore, craft, and survive long enough to escape. Every decision matters, every resource is vital, and the island never sleeps. Will you work together—or leave others behind? Mysterious Island: The Card Game is a tense, cooperative or competitive survival adventure for 1-6 players.
OBJECTIVE
Explore, craft, and survive to complete your Escape Objective before the decks run out or your friends perish. In Cooperative Mode, work together to escape. In Competitive Mode, only one escapes the island.
COMPONENTS
- * 72 Explore Cards
- * 44 Craft Cards
- * 20 Day Cards
- * 20 Night Cards
- * 6 Escape Objective Cards
- * 6 d6 Dice (Health Tracker)
- * 6 Island Location Cards
SETUP
Cooperative Mode (and Solo) * Set each player's Health die to 6. * Each player takes their starting 1 Craft card. * Draw 1 Escape Objective (shared). * Shuffle and prepare all decks (Explore, Craft, Day, Night). * Reveal the first Day Card.
Competitive Mode
* Each player draws 1 Escape Objective (secret). * All other setup is the same, but only 1 player can win.
PLAYER TURNS
Each player takes 2 actions per turn during the Day Phase: Available Actions 1. Explore – Draw and resolve an Explore Card. 2. Craft – Draw a Craft card. 3. Rest – Heal 1 Health (max 6). 4. Campfire – Trade cards with other players. No limit to trades.