Flee the sinking island — and send sea monsters after everyone else
Vibe's take
Chaotic, gleeful, vindictive, accessible
Who it's for
Families and groups who enjoy direct, lighthearted conflict. A perfect gateway into take-that games that plays in under an hour.
Not for you if…
Skip if you can't handle being targeted or prefer cooperative play. The take-that element can sting in sensitive groups.
Classic family game of escaping a sinking island. Move your explorers to safety by boat while sending sea monsters, sharks, and whales after your opponents. The island tiles sink progressively, forcing everyone toward the edges in a gleeful scramble.
Players
Duration
45–60 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.7 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #373
28k ratings
Published
1982
Designed by
Julian Courtland-Smith
Published by
Conclave Editora, Parker Brothers, Kaissa Chess & Games, Asterion Press, Zygomatic, Hobby Japan, Editrice Giochi, Stronghold Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Vennerød Forlag AS, Waddingtons, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Indie Game Studios, Arclight Games, Lautapelit.fi, Lanlalen, asmodee
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