Isolate (2003)

About this game

Designed for two to four players, this "divide and conquer" game begins with the tactical positioning of game pieces on the board. First player to isolate and remove all of his/her tiles wins. From the Box Grab your color tiles, arrange them on the game board, and isolate your tiles first to win! Simple to learn, but challenging enough for experienced competitors. Isolate is perfect for the entire family! How to play: 1. Placing Tiles. Players each choose a color, then take turns placing all of their tiles on the game board. 2. Moving Rows. Players take turns sliding a row of tiles, either horizontally or vertically, one square at a time. 3. Isolating Tiles. The game continues with players trying to isolate one or more of their tiles. Isolated tiles are removed from the board. 4. Winning the Game. The first player to isolate and remove all of his color tiles from the board is the Isolate Champion!

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.7/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.