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product_id: 45784355
title: "Greater Than Games | Spirit Island: Base Game | Cooperative Strategy Board Game | 1 to 4 Players | 90+ Minutes | Ages 14+"
brand: "greater than games"
price: "¥34130"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Greater Than Games"
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# high-quality thematic components 2-4 players cooperative mode 90 min immersive gameplay Greater Than Games | Spirit Island: Base Game | Cooperative Strategy Board Game | 1 to 4 Players | 90+ Minutes | Ages 14+

**Brand:** greater than games
**Price:** ¥34130
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Defend, strategize, and conquer the island like a true Spirit!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Greater Than Games | Spirit Island: Base Game | Cooperative Strategy Board Game | 1 to 4 Players | 90+ Minutes | Ages 14+ by greater than games
- **How much does it cost?** ¥34130 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/45784355-greater-than-games-spirit-island-base-game-cooperative-strategy-board)

## Best For

- greater than games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted greater than games brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Craftsmanship:** Sturdy boards, vibrant art, and solid pieces elevate your tabletop presence.
- • **Endless Strategic Replay:** Multiple adversaries and Spirits create a fresh, challenging experience every game.
- • **Master the Island's Fate:** Defend your home with uniquely themed Spirits, each with distinct powers and playstyles.
- • **Unite or Solo, Your Choice:** Engage in deep cooperative gameplay or challenge yourself with solo rules tailored for one player.
- • **Challenge Your Mind & Teamwork:** Boost strategic thinking and collaboration with a game that rewards patience and skill.

## Overview

Spirit Island is a highly thematic cooperative strategy board game for 2-4 players (or solo) where you embody powerful island Spirits defending against invading colonizers. With 90-minute gameplay, premium components, and multiple adversaries, it offers deep replayability and a challenging experience that hones strategic thinking and teamwork.

## Description

Powerful spirits have existed on this isolated Island for time immemorial. They are both part of the natural world and - at the same time - something beyond nature. Native Islanders, known as the dahan, have learned how to co-exist with the spirits, but with a healthy dose of fear and reverence. However, now, the Island has been “discovered” by invaders from a far-off land. These would-be colonists are taking over the land and upsetting the natural balance, destroying the presence of spirits as they go. As spirits, you must grow in power and work together to drive the invaders from your Island... before it's too late!

Review: Endlessly replayable, enjoyable and timeless - I’ve owned Spirit Island for seven years and only recently started playing it with others. Until then, it was my main solo game, usually with three spirits at once. I’ve never won against an adversary or a scenario, but I always enjoy the challenge. Components: Beautiful art, solid pieces, and spirit boards that feel alive. The production quality matches the depth of the game. Set up time: Long, especially with expansions and multiple spirits. It takes a while, but the table presence makes it worth it. Ease of teaching: Not simple, but learnable with patience. My roommates were better at keeping track of everything than I am, though they’re used to long D&D campaigns and complex games. What I find great: It’s endlessly replayable. Every spirit, power card, and combination changes the experience. The strategy runs deep and always feels fresh, even after years. What I like less: Bookkeeping can get heavy, especially when managing multiple spirits solo. I often switch to the Steam version for convenience, but I still prefer the physical game when I have the time. If I were stranded on an island or stuck in a zombie apocalypse, this is the one game I’d pack in my bunker.
Review: HOURS OF FUN! But, comes with a steep learning curve.... - Pros: 1. Excellent physical product QUALITY. The game boards, cards, pieces, etc, are sturdy and feel quite solid. The craftsmanship that went into this game is at a much higher level than what I anticipated. 2. FUN game. The game has entertained me for hours on end by now. 3. Can be played by a SINGLE PLAYER. No one I know has time or desire to play a board game with me, or anything else really, so having a game that can be played by oneself is quite nice. Cons: 1. COMPLICATED rules. It will take you ~2.5hrs of reading the manual and inspecting all of the game components, to learn how to play. 2. Each game seems far too LONG. Maybe I just need to get better at the game, but It seems to take far too long to reach a conclusion (1hr for 1 player; 2.75hrs for 2 players; 4 hrs for 3 players) Why?? 3. HIGH PRICE may be off-putting to some people. I assure you all, the game is worth the price. Once you hold the silky smooth manual, the hefty boards, and the solid spirit boards, you will understand where the money went in the manufacturing process. Overall: An EXCELLENT albeit COMPLICATED game that may be enjoyed by a single person (or a group) with an interesting premise and a seemingly rare co-op mechanic. Rating: 9/10

## Features

- DEFEND THE LAND: Colonizers are trying to take and blight the island wherever they explore. As Spirits of the island, you can defend your home from the invading forces!
- COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY: You and your friends are working together to fight against the terrible invaders! Or, you can opt to play alone with special single player rules.
- HIGHLY THEMATIC: Not only do the invaders have an engine all their own, each Spirit is highly themed to reflect what they're special at. Lightning's Swift Strife acts fast, while Vital Strength of the Earth takes longer to move.
- THRILLING ADVERSARIES: Not only can you play with just the ambiguous invaders, you can opt for two different adversaries to make replaying the game all the more fun!
- CHALLENGING SPIRITS: From low to moderate to high, there's a Spirit for everyone! Play those challenging Spirits along with adversaries to make it all that much harder. Will you be able to defend the island?

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01MUHP51S |
| Age Range Description | 156 months to 9600 months |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,100 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #343 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Greater Than Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,926 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | To improve strategic thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills |
| Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00798304339291 |
| Included Components | Game |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 11.6 x 2.95 x 11.6 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 12"L x 12"W |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Greater Than Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1500 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2-4 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Size | 36.17 cubic inches |
| Sub Brand | Spirit |
| Subject Character | Spirit Island |
| Theme | Strategy |
| UPC | 798304339291 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this the first or second printing of the game?**
A: To update the answer here, as of (at least) July 18, 2018, this is the forth printing, per the printing just above the barcode on the box.

**Q: The other day the shipping to australia was $19, in line with listed weight, but today it's $43. What changed?**
A: Cannot tell from here, but sounds like your shipping address changed or the shipping method you selected changed..  No US retailer can ship a game that heavy to Australia for $19.  In fact, even at $43, the retailer would be taking a significant loss.  To us, those look like U.S. domestic shipping charges -- $19 for standard shipping and $43 for express or 2 day shipping.  Buy, again, I am just guessing since I cannot see your screen.

Respectfully,

Robert S. Solow, Ph.D.
CLS Games
Atlanta's Board Game Warehouse
LAND: 770.966.8340
CELL: 770.310.2498
Twitter: @CLS_Games
Facebook:  facebook.com/CLSGames

**Q: The foldable boards in the kickstarter version don't lay flat properly. Is this problem corrected in the second edition?**
A: I have the 3rd printing, and it still doesn't lay flat straight out of the box. It will lay flat properly if you put something on top of it for a while (such as the stack of spirit boards). After you fold it up and put it back in the box, and take it out again, it once more won't lay flat until you flatten it for a while.

**Q: Is this the original board game? I am confused since item weight is 2 pounds and the original weights over 6 pounds**
A: It is the full core game.  I am not sure why the listed weight differs, but the product is complete.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Endlessly replayable, enjoyable and timeless
*by E***D on October 20, 2025*

I’ve owned Spirit Island for seven years and only recently started playing it with others. Until then, it was my main solo game, usually with three spirits at once. I’ve never won against an adversary or a scenario, but I always enjoy the challenge. Components: Beautiful art, solid pieces, and spirit boards that feel alive. The production quality matches the depth of the game. Set up time: Long, especially with expansions and multiple spirits. It takes a while, but the table presence makes it worth it. Ease of teaching: Not simple, but learnable with patience. My roommates were better at keeping track of everything than I am, though they’re used to long D&D campaigns and complex games. What I find great: It’s endlessly replayable. Every spirit, power card, and combination changes the experience. The strategy runs deep and always feels fresh, even after years. What I like less: Bookkeeping can get heavy, especially when managing multiple spirits solo. I often switch to the Steam version for convenience, but I still prefer the physical game when I have the time. If I were stranded on an island or stuck in a zombie apocalypse, this is the one game I’d pack in my bunker.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HOURS OF FUN! But, comes with a steep learning curve....
*by A***I on December 8, 2021*

Pros: 1. Excellent physical product QUALITY. The game boards, cards, pieces, etc, are sturdy and feel quite solid. The craftsmanship that went into this game is at a much higher level than what I anticipated. 2. FUN game. The game has entertained me for hours on end by now. 3. Can be played by a SINGLE PLAYER. No one I know has time or desire to play a board game with me, or anything else really, so having a game that can be played by oneself is quite nice. Cons: 1. COMPLICATED rules. It will take you ~2.5hrs of reading the manual and inspecting all of the game components, to learn how to play. 2. Each game seems far too LONG. Maybe I just need to get better at the game, but It seems to take far too long to reach a conclusion (1hr for 1 player; 2.75hrs for 2 players; 4 hrs for 3 players) Why?? 3. HIGH PRICE may be off-putting to some people. I assure you all, the game is worth the price. Once you hold the silky smooth manual, the hefty boards, and the solid spirit boards, you will understand where the money went in the manufacturing process. Overall: An EXCELLENT albeit COMPLICATED game that may be enjoyed by a single person (or a group) with an interesting premise and a seemingly rare co-op mechanic. Rating: 9/10

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fantastic and endlessly replayable board game!
*by A***H on September 13, 2021*

Spirit Island is one of those board games that will never leave the table once you get a consistent group going. It is a co-op game in which players each assume the role of a nature spirit defending an island against an invading force (which can either be nameless or customized to represent various historical empires). Every game follows a similar pattern of feeling hopelessly outmatched at the beginning, slowly growing in power, and finally turning the tide, and that power fantasy feels great every time. You will not win every game of Spirit Island, but you will always have edge-of-your-seat fun. And since the game is co-op, you can share that thrill with your friends. Though many factors help the game's replayability, including randomized board layouts, invasion patterns, and card draws, what I love most about the game is the selection of spirits to play as. The base game comes with 8, and it can be expanded even further with the two expansions. Each spirit has a completely different playstyle, especially when working in tandem with different teammates. As a result, spirit island will feel very different every time you play it. But if that variety still isn't enough customization for you, you can also play against different enemies or even custom scenarios included in the game that modify the rules. The only major downside to spirit island is the complexity of the rules, which makes it quite heavy for anyone unaccustomed to the "crunch" of heavy board games. I would not recommend it as your first game, or for someone looking for quick, light fun. But for anyone who loves strategy, customization, and amazing game design, spirit island is an unparalleled experience.

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