Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King

Published 2015

Isle of Skye is one of the most beautiful places in the world, with soft sand beaches, gently sloping hills, and impressive mountains. The landscape of Isle of Skye is breathtaking and fascinates everyone. In the tile-laying game Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King, 2-5 players are chieftains of famous clans and want to build their kingdoms to score as many points as possible — but in each game only four of the sixteen scoring tiles will be scored. Thanks to the scoring tiles, each game is different and leads to different tactics and strategies, but having enough money is useful no matter what else is going on. Managing that money can be tricky, though. Each turn, each player places two area tiles in front of them and sets the selling price for the tiles. Setting a high price is great, but only so long as someone actually pays the price because if no one opts to buy, then the seller must buy the tiles at the price they previously requested. In the end, the player with the best kingdom — and not the richest player — becomes the sovereign of the island.

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Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
30-50 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.25/5
Year
2015
BGG Rating
7.39
BGG Rank
#290
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King supports 2 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A game of Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King takes between 30 and 50 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King has a complexity rating of 2.25/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King has a rating of 7.39/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 27,081 ratings. It is ranked #290 overall.
Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King was designed by Alexander Pfister, Andreas Pelikan. It was published in 2015.