Instructions Robinson Crusoe

Objective of the Game

Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island is a cooperative adventure game where players take on the roles of shipwreck survivors stranded on a deserted island. The objective of the game is to complete various scenarios, ranging from surviving, exploring the island, to achieving exciting expedition goals.

Components

• Island board
• Character cards
• Event cards
• Adventure cards
• Resource tokens
• Various markers for threats, weather, etc.

Setup

1. Select a scenario: The game offers several scenarios, each with its own objectives and special rules.
2. Prepare the board: Set up the board with specific markers and tokens according to the chosen scenario.
3. Assign roles: Each player chooses a character with specific abilities.
4. Prepare resources: Resource tokens and markers are set up as instructed.

Gameplay

1. Event phase: At the beginning of each round, an event card is drawn, usually introducing new threats to the players.
2. Morale phase: The morale status of the camp is checked, triggering potential positive or negative effects.
3. Production phase: The base produces resources based on its location and the surrounding terrain.
4. Action phase: Players take turns performing actions such as collecting, building, exploring, or resting. Actions require action tokens and often involve dice rolls to determine success.
5. Weather effects: After certain rounds have passed, weather dice are rolled to determine the impact of storms or cold.
6. Night phase: Players must eat, can rest, craft items, or heal.

Key Rules

• Cooperation required: As a cooperative game, players must closely collaborate and develop the best strategies to maximize their survival chances.
• Resource management: Efficient use and management of limited resources is crucial for survival.
• Survival pressure: Weather conditions, wildlife, and other threats constantly pressure the players.

Strategic Considerations

• Prioritize: Certain actions, like exploring new areas or building shelters, protect against weather and other threats.
• Flexibility: Each round presents new challenges. Players must remain flexible in their decisions and ready to adapt strategies.
• Use character abilities: The special abilities of characters can be pivotal: a cook might handle food better, a carpenter more efficiently builds shelters.

End of the Game

The game ends when the scenario objectives have been met (victory) or when the group fails, such as by reaching a critical low in morale or physical condition (defeat).