Does the open deck (room 5) count as a room for the -5 unfilled-room penalty?

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Accepted Answer

Yes. All seven rooms count, including the deck, which has no icon. The rulebook says every square belongs to a room, and the designer confirmed the penalty applies to all seven. Some groups house-rule the deck out.

The Isle of Cats

Does the open deck (room 5) count as a room for the -5 unfilled-room penalty?

The Isle of Cats

Does the open deck (room 5) count as a room for the -5 unfilled-room penalty?