{"id":20059,"date":"2026-06-08T14:42:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mr-boardgames.com\/mecanique\/non-classifiee\/the-isle-of-penguins-alert-on-the-ice-floe-save-the-penguins\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T14:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:43:10","slug":"the-isle-of-penguins-alert-on-the-ice-floe-save-the-penguins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mr-boardgames.com\/en\/news\/the-isle-of-penguins-alert-on-the-ice-floe-save-the-penguins\/","title":{"rendered":"The Isle of Penguins: Alert on the Ice Floe, Save the Penguins!"},"content":{"rendered":"

After rescuing felines in the famous The Isle of Cats<\/i>, designer Frank West<\/b> is drastically changing climates<\/span>. Joined by artist Dragolisco<\/b>, he takes us to the far north with The Isle of Penguins<\/b>, a competitive board game expected in 2027<\/b> from publisher The City of Games<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessible from ages 8 and up<\/b> for games lasting 60 to 90 minutes<\/b>, this family-friendly yet strategic title offers a delightful mix of exploration and brain-teasing puzzle-solving<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Rescue Mission Against the Clock<\/b><\/h4>\n

As a citizen of Squalls End<\/i>, your scientific expedition to the frozen lands of the north suddenly turns into an emergency rescue mission: the ice is melting, and you must save as many penguins as possible before their home is lost forever<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To succeed, you will have to travel to ice floes, gather fish to feed your prot\u00e9g\u00e9s, study ancient lessons, and clear rocks cluttering your uniquely shaped rescue raft<\/span>. But beware: just saving the penguins isn’t enough; you must find a way to fit them all onto your boat while protecting their eggs and keeping families together<\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Gameplay Highlights<\/b><\/h4>\n

The Isle of Penguins<\/i> relies on well-oiled mechanics that promise excellent fluidity around the table<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Open Drafting:<\/b> Manage your speed to stay ahead in the expedition and claim the best discoveries before your opponents<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Penguin Placement:<\/b> A true puzzle where you must arrange the animals and their eggs to fit onto the unique shape of your raft<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Simultaneous Play:<\/b> No downtime! Everyone searches the ice together, placing tiles onto their rafts at the exact same time<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    High Modularity:<\/b> The game features multiple difficulty modes (Family, Advanced, and Expert<\/b>) to adapt from young explorers to seasoned rescuers<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In Summary<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Designed for 1 to 4 players<\/b>, The Isle of Penguins<\/i> shapes up to be a worthy spiritual successor to the publisher’s previous hits<\/span>. With its touching ecological theme and addictive tile-placement mechanics, every single penguin matters in your quest for victory<\/span>. Will you be able to optimize your raft and bring them all home safe and sound<\/span>?<\/span><\/p>\n

    Game Fact Sheet<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Designer<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

    Frank West<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Artists<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

    Dragolisco, Frank West<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Publisher<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

    The City of Games<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Release Year<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

    2027<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Player Count<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

    1 to 4 players<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Play Time<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

    60 to 90 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Age Rating<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

    8 years and up<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Core Mechanics<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n\n

    Open drafting, tile\/penguin placement, simultaneous selection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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