Isolation is a simple but genius two-player strategy game from 1978. The aim? Trap your opponent so they’ve got nowhere left to move. Every turn, you shift your pawn, then remove a tile from the board. Bit by bit, the space gets tighter… until someone’s totally stuck.
It’s tense, tactical, and totally addictive. No two games are ever the same, and it only takes a few turns for the pressure to kick in!
How to Play: Place all the yellow tiles on the grid and put both pawns on their black starting platforms. Each turn, move your pawn one space in any direction – forward, back, sideways, or diagonally. Then remove one tile from anywhere on the board (except the platforms). Keep playing until your opponent has no legal move left. If you isolate them – you win.
Why Rent This Game: Isolation (1978) is a brilliant choice for couples, competitive friends, or anyone who loves a game that rewards careful thinking. It’s quick to set up, easy to learn, and delivers loads of replay value. If you’re after a quiet battle of wits with a clever twist, this is one worth trying.
