Editorial Pick · $80
Spirit Island
Reverse-colonialism cooperative. The thinky version of Pandemic. Endless replayability.
Heavy weight
Spirit Island
Why Spirit Island.
Reverse-colonialism cooperative. The thinky version of Pandemic. Endless replayability.
It plays best in solo, two players and cooperative situations — that's where this pick earns its place over the alternatives at the same weight class.
No paid placement. No sponsorship. We tested the game and chose it. The Amazon link funds the lights — if you'd rather buy direct from a local game store, find one via BoardGameGeek.
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