Thank you! This is the clearest explanation of this game that I’ve watched. I appreciate that you took your time but hit all the important points. Excellent.
A little different the Maiden's Quest. I'm still having a challenge, even with the easy Captors. With Palm Island, you don't have to worry about resetting your deck or shuffling. I'll have to find this game and give it a try. Thanks Liz.
Thank you! I just recently bought it and I played it a bit but I felt like I was misunderstanding the rules in some areas. But question! So do I keep resources even past the checkpoint till I meet them again for a full round??
7:24 Would it be allowed to keep the Temple in your hand and just play the round card? In the case of a Temple it isn't very useful, but I imagine you might want to hang on to the second to last card when starting a new round in some cases.
@@dutch_blades Nice to hear! It is a fun game, with high replayability, interesting decisions and a pleasant look and feel. I have also been playing this one (PnP): boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247778/count-nine which is kind of a cousing of Palm Island.
@@bernardokp Thanks, I'll check it out! If you like PnP solo games with a small footprint, these ones might be worth checking out: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/33468/zombie-my-pocket boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199242/mini-rogue-9-card-print-and-play-game (Mini Rogue also has a production version available for preorder)
I need some advice with Palm Island strategy. I have played this game several times and I simply cannot get my head wrapped around a logical strategy for playing it the best way. I find that when I spend resources the benefit is put to the back of the deck for the next round. Then, I do not have the resources for the current round because I spent them. Additionally, if I hold them for too long, they cycle around, and I lose them. The decisions of when to store, rotate or flip are not clear at all. I feel I am at the mercy of card order and mostly luck in decision making. Can you clarify a gaming strategy for this game that might hold my interest in this game? I love the idea of it, but the actual game play makes me frustrated. Any help would be much appreciated…Todd Buhrmaster - Tampa, Florida
Oof, I wish I could help you more with this, but I traded that game ages ago. I'd go to BoardGameGeek and check out the forums for the game on that site.
The game arrived just over a week ago, playing the base cards 2+ times per day to set a baseline for myself. I need to figure out card order manipulation, it seems to be a drawback right now.
Liz I can't talk this Channel up enough....wonderful work!! I look forward to everything you do!!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you! This is the clearest explanation of this game that I’ve watched. I appreciate that you took your time but hit all the important points. Excellent.
So glad it helped!
I just got a copy of this one and this tutorial was a good jump-start for me. :-) Thanks, Liz.
Really great, thanks. Trying to expand my solo gaming options, so looking forward to exploring this series of videos.
Thanks Liz, all the information I need. Going shopping now. It's kind of rare in the US it seems.
Thanks for the play through. I just bought this and I was fuzzy on a few of the rules. Take care!
A little different the Maiden's Quest. I'm still having a challenge, even with the easy Captors. With Palm Island, you don't have to worry about resetting your deck or shuffling. I'll have to find this game and give it a try. Thanks Liz.
Terrific video as always. Thanks Liz/ @Beyond Solitaire !
Thanks for this tutorial video. It helps.
What you be your forever solo game?
Could you make another video using the villagers, please?
Thank you! I just recently bought it and I played it a bit but I felt like I was misunderstanding the rules in some areas. But question! So do I keep resources even past the checkpoint till I meet them again for a full round??
I haven't played this game in years and truly do not remember it well enough to give rules advice! BGG is your best bet.
7:24 Would it be allowed to keep the Temple in your hand and just play the round card?
In the case of a Temple it isn't very useful, but I imagine you might want to hang on to the second to last card when starting a new round in some cases.
Good question, the answer is no.
@@bernardokp Thanks for the reply!
Picked up a copy a while back now and it sees play pretty often when I'm eating lunch :)
@@dutch_blades Nice to hear! It is a fun game, with high replayability, interesting decisions and a pleasant look and feel. I have also been playing this one (PnP):
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247778/count-nine
which is kind of a cousing of Palm Island.
@@bernardokp Thanks, I'll check it out!
If you like PnP solo games with a small footprint, these ones might be worth checking out:
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/33468/zombie-my-pocket
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199242/mini-rogue-9-card-print-and-play-game
(Mini Rogue also has a production version available for preorder)
@@dutch_blades i will check, thanks!
Good video. Thank you
Can you please do a video about Papertown? ❤
I don't have a copy, but I'll see about it!
I need some advice with Palm Island strategy. I have played this game several times and I simply cannot get my head wrapped around a logical strategy for playing it the best way. I find that when I spend resources the benefit is put to the back of the deck for the next round. Then, I do not have the resources for the current round because I spent them. Additionally, if I hold them for too long, they cycle around, and I lose them. The decisions of when to store, rotate or flip are not clear at all. I feel I am at the mercy of card order and mostly luck in decision making. Can you clarify a gaming strategy for this game that might hold my interest in this game? I love the idea of it, but the actual game play makes me frustrated. Any help would be much appreciated…Todd Buhrmaster - Tampa, Florida
Oof, I wish I could help you more with this, but I traded that game ages ago. I'd go to BoardGameGeek and check out the forums for the game on that site.
Nice video! Wish I could find a copy... :(
The KS shipped recently, hopefully it'll hit retail soon!
In the meantime, there's a basic black-and-white print-and-play on boardgamegeek.
@@KarenSDR that's awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know! :)
FYI - Palm Island is for sale on Amazon, now. Just played through my first game and like it a lot!
The game arrived just over a week ago, playing the base cards 2+ times per day to set a baseline for myself. I need to figure out card order manipulation, it seems to be a drawback right now.
Heard they were coming out with another game with similar mechanics. Wondered if I should wait or get this. KS version on site “ sold out”😞
I think Palm Island is fun, but not something I'd pay a bunch of money for a "rare" copy on the secondary market. I might wait and see.
What are a couple of your favorite solo playing portable games?
My favorites are Sprawlopolis and probably Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden.
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