Cooper Island

Far from home, you arrive at a large, undiscovered island. This is where your new life begins. In Cooper Island you build up your own part of the land bit by bit. You place landscape tiles, gather resources and put up buildings that help you along. Barriers on the island have to be cleared before you can move on, and you sail your ships around to show how far you have come. What makes this game special is the way you show your progress. You sail ships around the island and along the way you find smaller islets that give you nice benefits. New pieces of land are placed on top of existing tiles, so your play area slowly grows upwards. This creates a landscape that is different every time. After five rounds the game ends and the player who has developed their part of the island best wins. Cooper Island asks you to think and plan, but it gives a lot back. Every choice counts, from where you build to how you use your resources. With the beautiful artwork and the sturdy components, the world really comes to life on the table. For players aged 12 and up who enjoy a hefty adventure, alone or with up to four people.