Survive: Escape from Atlantis!*
Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is a thrilling and competitive board game where players aim to evacuate their pieces from a sinking island. The game is known for its intense gameplay and strategic decisions.
Gameplay Overview
- Island Evacuation: Players must evacuate their pieces from a disintegrating island.
- Hex-Tile Island: The game board consists of 40 hex-tiles that represent the island, which gradually sinks into the ocean.
- Piece Management: Each player controls ten people with varying values (1 to 6), attempting to remember where their highest-valued pieces are for scoring purposes.
- Movement Mechanics: Players can swim or use boats to reach the safety of surrounding islands.
- Avoiding Dangers: The journey is fraught with dangers like sea serpents, whales, and sharks.
- Game Versions: The game is similar to "Escape from Atlantis" and includes additional components for varied gameplay.
- Stronghold Games Edition: The Stronghold Games edition, titled Survive: Escape from Atlantis!, includes all necessary components for both the "Survive" and "Escape from Atlantis" experiences, including dolphins and dive dice.
Conclusion
Survive: Escape from Atlantis! offers an engaging mix of strategy, memory, and survival elements, set against a backdrop of a sinking island. Its exciting and sometimes ruthless gameplay makes it a favorite for players who enjoy a blend of tactical decision-making and unpredictability. The game's theme of escaping a doomed island adds to its appeal, making it a captivating experience for those seeking an adventurous board game.
Nominated for 1 award.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
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