
熊之島 (Isle of Bears)
A board game by Daisy Yi-Ching Chen
2 2
10-15 minutes Low
Hand Management, Layering, Take That, Grid Movement, Square Grid, Map Reduction, Moving Multiple Units, Physical Removal
Card Game, Territory Building, Animals, Environmental
Friends and Communities with 熊之島 (Isle of Bears)
Description
Dive into a fluffy‑filled showdown on 熊之島, the cute‑yet‑cutthroat Isle of Bears that Daisy Yi‑Ching Chen dreamed up for 2026. In just ten to fifteen minutes you and a buddy scramble to claim and shrink the square‑grid map, playing hand‑managed cards that let you pile bears, bulldoze rivals’ territories, and even yank whole clusters off the board with a satisfying physical removal. The game’s easy‑to‑learn rules hide layers of take‑that tactics, so you’ll be laughing, gasping, and swapping “gotcha!” glances as you shuffle multiple units across the board, watch the island shrink, and fight for the best animal‑themed turf. It’s a quick, animal‑loving card‑meets‑territory‑building duel that feels fresh every time, perfect for a fast, fun face‑off with a friend.
