An old board game box for "ISOLATION", labeled as the "DON'T GET STRANDED" strategy game by Lakeside, featuring a grid board with yellow and black squares and two playing pieces, red and blue, with a hand making a move.
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Isolation (1972)

ByMichail

Isolation

“Isolation” is an abstract board game published by Ravensburger in 1972 in Germany as “Isola” and then published internationally by licensed game companies under the titles “Stranded” and “Isolation”.

Why is Isolation Popular?

Isolation is a popular game because it is simple to learn and play, but it offers deep strategic possibilities. The game has been included in “The Games 100” and received positive reviews in various publications, such as Jeux & Stratégie and Games & Puzzles. It is part of a series of two-player strategy games by Lakeside from the 1970s, which also includes other well-known games like Barrel of Monkeys, Reflex, Mad Marbles, and Intercept.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl