The best games set on the continent of Antarctica 🇦🇶 2025
Looking for a really good game set on the continent of Antarctica? Then we have just the thing for you: the list with the best Antarctica🇦🇶 games 2025.
What are Antarctica games?
In this list you will find games (expansions, promos, etc.) that represent the continent of Antarctica🇦🇶 thematically or playfully.
By the way, in English "Antarctica" is called "Antarctica".
For more info, see Wikipedia entry for Antarctica.
Examples of games set on the continent of Antarctica:
A good example of an Antarctica game🇦🇶 is Roll to the South Pole.
List of the best games 2025 set on the continent of Antarctica🇦🇶:
ICECOOL
ICECOOL is an energetic and playful flicking game set in a penguin school, where players assume the roles of rascally penguins trying to snatch fish and the vigilant Hall Monitor trying to maintain order.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.
⭐️ Kinderspiel des Jahres 2017
More details for ICECOOL- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 6+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for ICECOOL
Hey, That's My Fish!
Embark on a frigid escapade with Hey, That's My Fish! as players compete to secure the most fish using their waddle of penguins. Each turn unfolds a strategic journey as players guide their penguins in a straight line across hex-shaped ice tiles, each adorned with 1, 2, or 3 fish.
Nominated for 9 awards and won 1.
More details for Hey, That's My Fish!- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
Video reviews for Hey, That's My Fish!
1911 Amundsen vs Scott
More details for 1911 Amundsen vs ScottRoald Amundsen and his four companions were the first to reach the South Pole in 1911, beating Robert Falcon Scott's British expedition by just weeks. The game "1911 Amundsen gegen Scott" is an asymmetric experience for two players, each taking a different route with the goal of reaching the South Pole first. Players can collect or play cards to advance, hinder their opponent, or activate special effects; if neither reaches the pole before the draw pile runs out twice, both players lose.
- 2 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Snowblind: Race for the Pole
More details for Snowblind: Race for the PoleSnowblind is a dice game where 1-4 players control a polar expedition to be the first to return from the South Pole. The goal is to collect the most prestige points by advancing your flag and ensuring that as many explorers as possible survive the Antarctic winter, which requires careful management of supplies.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 30 - 60 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Death in Antarctica
More details for Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Death in AntarcticaA murder has been committed at the South Pole Station Aquilo. The suspected perpetrator was quickly identified and sentenced to death, but a twist of fate spared him for now. His family believes in his innocence and has asked for the case to be reopened, leading players to investigate numerous clues directly provided in the box. The game is designed as a realistic criminal case, demanding investigations similar to those conducted by real-life detectives. It can be played solo or in competitive modes with other players.
- 1 - 6 Players
- 90 - 180 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
Mountains of Madness
Mountains of Madness is a cooperative board game that plunges players into the chilling depths of H.P. Lovecraft's imagination, specifically inspired by his novel of the same name. Set in the unforgiving and mysterious landscape of Antarctica in 1931, players lead a scientific expedition to explore a newly discovered mountain range. However, as they ascend to the highest peaks, they encounter not only physical challenges but also unforeseen horrors that threaten their sanity and cohesion as a team.
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Mountains of Madness- 3 - 5 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews for Mountains of Madness
Penguin Pile-Up
In the penguin colony, there's a lot of noise and excitement as all the penguins compete for space on the iceberg. A steady hand and careful planning are essential to keep the penguins balanced on the slippery surface. Success means winning the game, but if any penguins fall, you'll have to start over with those that join your colony.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 2.
More details for Penguin Pile-Up- 1 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Roll to the South Pole
More details for Roll to the South PoleThe year is 1911. Players are among five legendary Arctic explorers aiming to be the first to reach the South Pole. They must choose an optimal route while managing resources and deciding when to press on or take a break. A race of high risks and careful planning awaits. Will you be the first to arrive at the South Pole?
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
Quartett
More details for QuartettThis family of card games is extremely popular in Europe and involves collecting sets similar to Game of Authors and Happy Families. Played by three or more players, each player must check their cards, and when someone has a complete set of four, they place it on the table.
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Antarctica
More details for AntarcticaIn a distant future, escalating sea levels and resource consumption have pushed humanity to invest in polar research. Players aim to build research centers in Antarctica and gather resources for research purposes. The game progresses as the sun dictates the turn order, allowing players to construct buildings, recruit scientists, and conduct research. The game concludes once all buildings are built or when a player has deployed their last scientist, with victory points awarded for various majorities.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 - 90 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Medium difficulty
Penguin Picnic
More details for Penguin PicnicPenguins gather for a picnic on their icebergs, enjoying plenty of fun. The goal is to catch the most fish to win, but be careful—it's possible to end up with nothing but bones instead!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Immediately playable
Penguin Shuffle
More details for Penguin ShuffleThe game features an electronic carousel set on a plastic iceberg. Each player has two slides leading to the carousel and starts with three penguins. Players release a penguin from the top of their slide to land in a carousel slot, competing to be the first to get all their penguins safely on the carousel.
- 2 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 3+ years old
- Immediately playable
Pinguin
Players take turns placing their ice blocks and penguins around a central pole. Each player tries to flick their ice block to pull their penguin closer to the pole. The first player to get their penguin to the pole wins the game.
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Pinguin- 2 Players
- 5 Minutes
- 5+ years old
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