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The Isle of Cats Duel

A standalone, head-to-head version of the original game designed specifically for two players. It streamlines the experience by replacing the core card-drafting mechanic with a more tactical movement-based selection system
Series: The Isle of Cats
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Rescue as many cats as you can in this head-to-head version of The Isle of Cats. 2 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 8+ Features: Grid Coverage, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Square Grid, Tile Placement Theme: Animals, Fantasy, Nautical, Puzzle Description: The Isle of Cats Duel... Read More

Players

2 players

Time to play

30–45 minutes

Age

8 years or older

Game type

Base Game

$5499
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The Isle of Cats Duel

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Rescue as many cats as you can in this head-to-head version of The Isle of Cats.

2 Players  |  30 Mins  |  Ages 8+

Features: Grid Coverage, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Square Grid, Tile Placement

Theme: Animals, Fantasy, Nautical, Puzzle

Description:

The Isle of Cats Duel is a competitive, standalone game designed specifically for two players, set in the beloved world of The Isle of Cats.

Go head-to-head in this cat-placement board game and prove, once and for all, that you are the best cat rescuer.

In the game, you are citizens of Squalls End on a rescue mission to the Isle of Cats and must save as many cats as possible before the evil Lord Vesh arrives. Each cat is represented by a unique tile and belongs to a family, you must find a way to make them all fit on your boat while keeping families together.

The Isle of Cats Duel replaces the card drafting from the original game with a new movement system. Guided by an Oshax cat, players take turns moving around the island. Where you move will determine which cats, treasures, and lessons you can access and will shape the options available to your opponent on their next turn.

In the end, the player who best balances rescuing cats, completing lessons, and limiting their opponent’s options will prove themselves as the ultimate cat rescuer.

Components:

  • 1 Oshax Figure
  • 2 Player Boats
  • 1 Island Board
  • 45 Cat Tiles
  • 28 Treasure Tiles
  • 15 Fish Tokens
  • 32 Discovery Cards
  • 1 Discovery Bag
  • 1 Scorepad

Series: The Isle of Cats

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Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 5060716751035

Publisher: The City of Games

Board game mechanics: Strategy, Tile-based

Color pattern: Multicolor

Gameplay skills: Strategic thinking, Tactical decision making, Pattern recognition

Recommended age group: 8 years or older

Toy game material: Cardboard, Plastic

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 880g

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