Kraken Attack!
Team up as pirates and bash back a Kraken before its tentacles punch four holes in your ship.
Who it's for
You are playing with kids around seven and want a team game where everyone wins or loses together. Good for adults who like light cooperative dice games with a pirate setting.
Not for you if…
You want a deep strategy puzzle. The dice decide a lot, and the decisions are about simple tactics rather than long-term planning.
Vibe's take
Tense but cheerful, with lots of 'quick, hit that one!' energy and shared groans when a tentacle lands. The dice keep it unpredictable, and kids get to feel like proper pirates.
About this game
A cooperative pirate panic: the Kraken Tootone has grabbed your ship, and the crew has to drive it back before four holes sink the boat. Each turn you roll dice, use pirate skills, repair damage, and pick the best weapon to shove the tentacles away from the hull. Tentacles inch closer depending on your rolls, and when one reaches the saber zone it strikes, first smashing a rail, then punching holes. It is built for kids from seven, but a few adults at the table can enjoy the teamwork too. One to four players, about 25 minutes, with a solo mode for stubborn captains.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
25 min
Ages 6+
Complexity
1.4 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
5.7/10
Rank #5,718
493 ratings
Published
2020
Designed by
Antoine Bauza, Esteban Bauza
Published by
IELLO, Reflexshop, Albi, GaGa Games, Mancalamaro and 2 more
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