Isle of Skye in IOS

Tactical board game

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Our Site Score

88/100

Isle of Skye: The Tactical Board Game is a masterclass in digital adaptation. It captures the 'bidding and building' tension of the original physical game and streamlines it into a fast-paced mobile experience. The core loop of setting prices for your own tiles while trying to calculate what your opponents can afford is a brilliant exercise in economic strategy. You want to price your best tiles high enough to make a profit, but low enough that you don't end up forced to buy them back yourself.

The game's visual style is charming, retaining the original board game's Scottish aesthetic. The asynchronous multiplayer works flawlessly, allowing you to play multiple games at once without feeling rushed. It’s one of those rare board game ports that actually feels more convenient and clearer to play on a screen than on a table, especially with the automatic scoring and objective tracking.

Reviewed on: Sun May 19 2024
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Dinsun Review

Isle of Skye is a brilliant board game, but this app feels like it was left in a drawer years ago. The core mechanics of the auction are still clever and force you to think like a merchant, which I enjoy. But the AI is predictable and the multiplayer is a ghost town. It’s buggy and hasn't been updated properly for modern screen sizes. If you have friends to play with locally, it’s fine, but as a solo experience, it feels abandoned. It’s a shame.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Unique auction mechanics
  • Deep tile-laying strategy
  • Abandonware vibes
  • Predictable AI
  • Outdated UI

Technical Report

Performance: Significant UI glitches on notch-display iPhones; multiplayer sync issues.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You already love the physical board game and want a quick fix.

    Skip if: You want a polished, active online community.

    Similar Games:
    • Carcassonne
    • Catan

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, critical veteran gamer
    • Hardware: iPhone 12
    • Playtime: 10 hours
    • Status: Played 30+ matches

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 14.2Tue Jun 18 2024

    Minor bug fixes


    SET YOUR PRICES, BUY, SELL, BUILD, AND MAKE CHOICES BECAUSE ONLY ONE CLAN CHIEFTAIN WILL WIN

    Five clans are fighting to rule over the Isle of Skye. Only the chieftain who develops the best clan territory and trades wisely will be king!

    When leaving your castle, build up the Isle of Skye by adding green hills, perfect beaches and mountain ranges. Raise livestock, produce precious whisky, build forts and ships... Expand your territory tile by tile, pay to keep hold of your tiles or sell them to an opponent for the price you've set... Tile price setting, purchases, sales, and structures are the key to becoming the ruler of the Isle of Skye!

    Every game is different and will see you developing different strategies and tactics! With changeability and easy to learn rules, Isle of Skye is the perfect game for all types of players.

    Features:

    • Both simple and tactical game mechanics, adapted from the award-winning Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King board game by Andreas Pelikan & Alexander Pfister

    • 1 to 5 players

    • Play in single-player with challenging computer opponents, against your friends in local multiplayer, or face clans from all over the world in online mode!

    • Choice of objectives: Select 4 of 16 different objectives for a unique gameplay that changes every time

    • Learn the rules with our Interactive tutorial or even watch games of the top players on your device!

    • Take your time in asynchronous game mode with push notifications and never miss a turn.

    • See fabulous illustrations by Klemens Franz, which make for a true Scottish atmosphere!

    Awards for the original board game

    • 2016 UK Games Expo Best Boardgame Winner

    • 2016 Tric Trac Nominee

    • 2016 Kennerspiel des Jahres Winner

    • 2016 Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominee

    • 2016 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee

    • 2015 Meeples' Choice Nominee

    • 2015 Jocul Anului în România Beginners Finalist

    • 2015 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee

    • 2015 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee

    • 2015 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee

    • 2015 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Nominee

    Available languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Italian.

    To find more information about Asmodee Digital, please go to http://www.asmodee-digital.com/

    Having an issue? Looking for support? Please contact us: https://asmodee.helpshift.com/

    Find all the latest news for Isle of Skye on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asmodeedigital/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/asmodeedigital

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/asmodeedigital


    Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    SET YOUR PRICES, BUY, SELL, BUILD, AND MAKE CHOICES BECAUSE ONLY ONE CLAN CHIEFTAIN WILL WIN

    Five clans are fighting to rule over the Isle of Skye. Only the chieftain who develops the best clan territory and trades wisely will be king!

    When leaving your castle, build up the Isle of Skye by adding green hills, perfect beaches and mountain ranges. Raise livestock, produce precious whisky, build forts and ships... Expand your territory tile by tile, pay to keep hold of your tiles or sell them to an opponent for the price you've set... Tile price setting, purchases, sales, and structures are the key to becoming the ruler of the Isle of Skye!

    Every game is different and will see you developing different strategies and tactics! With changeability and easy to learn rules, Isle of Skye is the perfect game for all types of players.

    Features:

    • Both simple and tactical game mechanics, adapted from the award-winning Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King board game by Andreas Pelikan & Alexander Pfister

    • 1 to 5 players

    • Play in single-player with challenging computer opponents, against your friends in local multiplayer, or face clans from all over the world in online mode!

    • Choice of objectives: Select 4 of 16 different objectives for a unique gameplay that changes every time

    • Learn the rules with our Interactive tutorial or even watch games of the top players on your device!

    • Take your time in asynchronous game mode with push notifications and never miss a turn.

    • See fabulous illustrations by Klemens Franz, which make for a true Scottish atmosphere!

    Awards for the original board game

    • 2016 UK Games Expo Best Boardgame Winner

    • 2016 Tric Trac Nominee

    • 2016 Kennerspiel des Jahres Winner

    • 2016 Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominee

    • 2016 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee

    • 2015 Meeples' Choice Nominee

    • 2015 Jocul Anului în România Beginners Finalist

    • 2015 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee

    • 2015 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee

    • 2015 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee

    • 2015 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel Nominee

    Available languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Italian.

    To find more information about Asmodee Digital, please go to http://www.asmodee-digital.com/

    Having an issue? Looking for support? Please contact us: https://asmodee.helpshift.com/

    Find all the latest news for Isle of Skye on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asmodeedigital/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/asmodeedigital

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asmodeedigital/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/asmodeedigital


    Ratings & Reviews

    2.9 out of 5 with 59 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Based on the award-winning board game by Andreas Pelikan and Alexander Pfister, Isle of Skye is a tactical tile-laying game for 1 to 5 players. As a chieftain of one of five clans, you must build your territory to score the most points based on rotating objectives. Each turn, players set prices for their tiles; however, if no one buys your tile, you must pay the price yourself. Balance your economy, expand your kingdom with whiskey and lighthouses, and outsmart your rivals.

    Features

    1

    Single-player against challenging AI

    2

    Asynchronous and real-time online multiplayer

    3

    Interactive tutorial for easy learning

    4

    Fabulous illustrations by Klemens Franz

    5

    Dynamic scoring with 16 different objective tiles

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Twin Sails Interactive | 2023 Lineup Trailer - YouTube

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    Planning to double production through Skye expansion, Loch Duart pursuing Asia sales growth

    Asia will be a target market for the Scottish salmon-farming firm as it seeks to double production in coming years.

    SeafoodSource - Wed May 28 2025

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    The game supports up to 5 players in both local and online multiplayer modes.

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