Box front · source
What this is
Clone dinosaurs and build attractions to gain the most excitement. Resources are tight enough that every improvement competes with the need to score, expand, or prepare for the next round.
At a glance
- First published
- 2017
- Box size
- 29.5 × 29.5 × 7 cm
- Photographs
- 1
7.5out of 10230 ratings
How players rate Dinosaur Island
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.8/10
- Ease of teach6.0/10
- Gateway friendliness6.2/10
- Component quality7.8/10
- Table presence6.5/10
- Travel friendliness6.2/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.0SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle3.6FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.2Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.4Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate2.9LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate3.0SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyMinimal2.3No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table4.8Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheets- rulebookDinosaur Island Rulebook 2.0EN · 20 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
Box & shelf
29.5 × 29.5 × 7 cm
- Shelf volume
- 6.1 L
- Shelf width used
- 7 cm
- Per Kallax cube
- 4
Source: measured