Horizons of Spirit Island

Horizons of Spirit Island brings a unique gaming experience, while maintaining the essence that has won over fans of the series. With a double-sided board and more accessible mechanics, this is the ideal starting point for anyone wishing to venture into the magic of Spirit Island. The five new Spirits that come with the game have been carefully designed to ease newcomers into the universe, but make no mistake: both experienced players and beginners will find the challenges engaging. The perforation components guarantee fluid gameplay, making setting up the game quick and convenient. What's more, all the new Spirits are completely compatible with the classic Spirit Island elements, allowing you to expand your collection with the other expansions, such as Jagged Earth. If you're looking for a game that mixes strategy and collaboration, Horizons of Spirit Island promises an exciting and memorable journey.

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

In Horizons of Spirit Island, the main objective is to collaborate with other players to defend an island from invading colonizers who threaten its land and native spirits. Instead of controlling an expansionist civilization, you take on the role of powerful nature spirits, each with unique abilities, seeking to expel the invaders through well-developed strategies and synergies between the spiritual powers. I remember an intense game in which our team almost collapsed, but we managed to turn the tide at the last moment with a perfect combination of cards, which exemplifies the importance of planning and cooperation.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Horizons of Spirit Island:

1. **Understand the Spirit:** Each spirit has its own strengths and weaknesses. Explore their unique abilities to maximize your impact on the island. 2. **Collaboration is Key:** Work closely with your teammates. Coordinate attacks and defenses to deal effectively with invading threats. 3. **Focus on Critical Sites:** Prioritize the protection of the most threatened areas. Prevent invaders from establishing solid bases early in the game. 4. **Energy and Card Management:** Manage your energy and cards wisely. Efficient use of these resources can turn the game in your favor. 5. **Adapt to Invaders:** Every game is different. Always be ready to adjust your strategies depending on the type of invader and their attack patterns. 6. **Presence Development:** Expand your presence on the island to unlock new skills. Good cover can offer strategic advantages. 7. **Attack is Not Always the Best Defense:** Sometimes protecting territories and preventing invaders from escalating is more worthwhile than direct attacks. 8. **Communicate With Your Team:** Don't underestimate the power of a good team plan. Share your ideas and be open to suggestions. 9. **Learn From Each Game:** After each game, review what worked well and what could be improved. This will help you grow strategically.

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GAME mechanics

• Cooperative - In Horizons of Spirit Island, players team up to protect the island from invaders. Teamwork is essential, as each player controls an elemental spirit with unique abilities. Collaboration is key to creating strategies that stop the enemy advance, making communication and joint planning vital to success.
• Simultaneous Action Selection - All players choose and reveal their actions at the same time. This requires anticipating and reading the intentions of teammates, creating a dynamic where timing and predicting rival actions are crucial to executing the planned tactics.
• Collecting Sets - In this mechanic, cards and skills are collected and optimized to create powerful combinations. The formation of the best combinations depends on strategic decisions and adaptability to game situations, providing an experience of continuous growth.
• Influence / Majority in the Area - Controlling areas of the island is essential. Players position their pieces strategically to gain territorial advantages, directly affecting the flow of the game. Maintaining a majority in certain regions can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
• Hand Management - Managing the cards available is crucial to maximizing impact during rounds. Each player must balance the immediate use of powerful abilities against the need to conserve resources and prepare for future threats.
• Players with Different Skills - Each spirit has a unique set of skills and powers, encouraging players to explore different styles of play. This promotes strategic diversity and the need to constantly adapt when choosing combinations of complementary powers.
• Modular Tray - The island is made up of board pieces that are reconfigured with each game, guaranteeing a unique experience every time you play. This variability requires players to adjust their strategies as the game layout changes.
• Automatic Resource Growth - Throughout the game, players gain access to more powers and energy, representing the natural growth of their spirit. This mechanic provides continuous progression, rewarding long-term planning.
• Action Recovery - After using powerful actions, players must take turns to recover. Deciding when to perform impactful actions and when to retreat is vital to maintaining an effective rhythm throughout the game.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Horizons of Spirit Island:

• 1 game board
• 1 instruction manual
• 1 practical guide for quick reference
• 5 spirit panels
• 30 energy markers (21 x1, 9 x3)
• 21 markers of corruption
• 21 fear markers
• 9 effect markers (3 per color)
• 39 spiritual presence markers (13 per color)
• 18 city tokens
• 24 village tokens
• 27 explorer tokens (1x)
• 6 explorer tokens (3x each)
• 24 dahans tokens
• 2 terror level cards
• 15 letters of fear
• 15 invader cards
• 22 mega power cards
• 36 basic power cards
• 20 special ability cards (4 for each spirit)
• 5 spirit evolution cards

Additional Information

• Ludopedia link: https://ludopedia.com.br/jogo/horizons-of-spirit-island
• Link Tabletopia:
• Amazon Brazil link: Comprar Horizons of Spirit Island
• Amazon USA link: Comprar Horizons of Spirit Island

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