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🇦🇶:

This list was last updated on March 19, 2025. We compared 48 board games for this list and selected the top 13. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. ICECOOL

    All details for the board game ICECOOL and similar games

    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

    • YouTube Review for the game "ICECOOL" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  2. Hey, That's My Fish!

    All details for the board game Hey, That's My Fish! and similar games

    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!

    • YouTube Review for the game "Hey, That's My Fish!" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  3. 1911 Amundsen vs Scott

    All details for the board game 1911 Amundsen vs Scott and similar games

    Roald 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.

    More details for 1911 Amundsen vs Scott
    • 2 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Snowblind: Race for the Pole

    All details for the board game Snowblind: Race for the Pole and similar games

    Snowblind 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.

    More details for Snowblind: Race for the Pole
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Death in Antarctica

    All details for the board game Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Death in Antarctica and similar games

    A 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.

    More details for Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Death in Antarctica
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 90 - 180 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. Mountains of Madness

    All details for the board game Mountains of Madness and similar games

    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

    • YouTube Review for the game "Mountains of Madness" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Mountains of Madness" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  7. Penguin Pile-Up

    All details for the board game Penguin Pile-Up and similar games

    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
  8. Roll to the South Pole

    All details for the board game Roll to the South Pole and similar games

    The 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?

    More details for Roll to the South Pole
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  9. Quartett

    All details for the board game Quartett and similar games

    This 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.

    More details for Quartett
    • 3+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  10. Antarctica

    All details for the board game Antarctica and similar games

    In 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.

    More details for Antarctica
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  11. Penguin Picnic

    All details for the board game Penguin Picnic and similar games

    Penguins 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!

    More details for Penguin Picnic
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 5+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  12. Penguin Shuffle

    All details for the board game Penguin Shuffle and similar games

    The 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.

    More details for Penguin Shuffle
    • 2 Players
    • 10 Minutes
    • 3+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Pinguin

    All details for the board game Pinguin and similar games

    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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