Spirit Island expansions
Branch & Claw vs Horizons of Spirit Island
| Question | Branch & Claw | Horizons of Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #1 for Spirit Island | #5 for Spirit Island |
| What it adds | Two new Spirits, a new Adversary (France), and Event cards added to the Invader phase. Also new tokens. | A simpler standalone Spirit Island with five new Spirits that also mix into the full game. |
| What it fixes | Makes the island feel more alive and less predictable. | Gives new players easier, more forgiving Spirits. |
| Type | Expansion | Standalone (mixes in) |
| Players | 1–4 players | 1–3 players |
| Rules load | Adds more rules | Makes it lighter |
| Best for | — | — |
| What you need | Just the base game | Plays on its own. Also works with other Spirit Island products. |
| Price guide | $20–$40 | $20–$40 |
| More | Branch & Claw details | Horizons of Spirit Island details |