The Isle of Doctor Necreaux (2009)

About this game

From the publisher: Build a Character... Infiltrate the Island... Defeat Necreaux’s Minions... Find the Scientists... And before time runs out... Escape! The Isle of Doctor Necreaux is a cooperative card game for 1 to 5 players fighting the diabolical mad scientist Doctor Necreaux. You’ll find yourself wondering what in the world is worth saving when the world itself is held hostage. Components: 110 cards, dice, turn board and counters

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 5. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 1.9/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.