The Isle of Cats Duel, the standalone tile-placement game for two players from
The City of Games, brings strategic cat-rescue competition to the beloved Isle of Cats universe.
What makes this game special?
The Isle of Cats Duel offers a unique twist on polyomino puzzling by replacing card drafting with a movement-based system. Players use the Oshax guide cat to navigate the island and determine which cats, treasures, and lesson cards become available. With interactive decisions, multi-use options, and family-scoring mechanics, this duel delivers strategic tension in a compact format.
How do you play?
Each turn, players take turns moving the Oshax guide cat two spaces across the island. The space you land on determines the discovery tile you collect: cats, treasures, or lessons. Cats are placed onto your boat, aiming to create families of matching colors, cover rats, and fill space. Lesson cards give personal end-game goals. The game ends after four rounds, and the winner is the player with the highest score based on families, lessons, and efficiency.
Why is it recommended?
This game captures the core spirit of the original Isle of Cats in a head-to-head version that plays faster and more interactively. It’s ideal for players who enjoy puzzly tile-placement games, competitive tension, and fast setup without compromising strategy.
Box contents
- 1 Oshax guide cat figure
- 45 unique cat tiles (9 of each color)
- 28 treasure tiles
- 2 double-sided boat boards
- 15 fish tokens
- 32 discovery / lesson cards
- 1 island board
- 1 draw bag
- 1 English rulebook
- 1 score pad and pencil
Specifications
- Publisher: The City of Games
- Players: 2
- Age: 10+
- Playtime: ~30 minutes
- Game type: Polyomino tile placement, movement-based drafting, strategic puzzle
- Language: English (components language-independent)
- EAN/UPC: 5060716751035