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Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is a cutthroat game where players seek to evacuate their high-valued pieces from a sinking tropical island while avoiding sharks, whales, and sea monsters. Players must navigate boats and swim to safety while dealing with the hazards of the disintegrating island and other players.

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The Verdict

based on 20 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Simple to learn and quick to play
Fun, cutthroat take-that player interaction
Quality, colorful components and theme
Great for families and as a filler
Limited strategic depth and some repetitiveness
Heavy attacking and leader-targeting can frustrate
Memory element and luck bother some
Hard-to-read blue numbers and shedding tiles
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The Lucky Roll, The Lucky RollVideo30th Anniversary Edition

“Survive: Escape from Atlantis is a game that should be in everyone's collection.”(6:20)

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Gaming with Edo & Jessica, Gaming with Edo & JessicaVideo30th Anniversary Edition

“It's got all of that in spades and it's so great because it's so simple it feels like a 30-year-old game in a really, really modern, modern box, which is great, uh, but a simpler time with meaner people, I guess. Anyway, highly recommended.”(5:46)

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boardgamecloset, boardgameclosetVideo30th Anniversary Edition

“I definitely give this one a green. I think this is a game that I'll never get rid of. I've actually bought this game to give away as gifts before. It's, I love it that much, and I really think that you ought to add this to your collection.”(11:43)

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The Board Game Family, TrentArticle

“Stronghold Games has made a terrific board game that we recommend everyone add to their family game shelf.”

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Bower's Game Corner, Bower's Game CornerVideo

“Overall, Survive: Escape from Atlantis is a fantastic game that should be on your shelf. Uh, you can easily teach it to a child six or older and it is a lot of fun.”(8:20)

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Legends of Nerdvana, Legends of NerdvanaVideo2010 Stronghold Games edition

“I mean i i don't think there's anything wrong with this game as far as gameplay goes i mean it is a lot of fun”(23:52)

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Man vs Meeple, Man vs MeepleVideo

“Survive is a classic and it's a classic for a reason it's simple to learn and it's simple to play yet it has the depth to make it a true game of widths with just the right amount of luck thrown in for good measure”(12:24)

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MeepleTown, MeepleTownArticleTop List

“Survive is a fun hoot game, hauler game, I like it.”

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Cardboard Minute, Cardboard MinuteArticleTop List

“If they don't mind losing some some some of their little workers to sharks uh and uh into c dragons then this is a very easy recommend it's a fairly quick game and it's always just been a riot”

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Tabletop Turtle, Tabletop TurtleArticleTop List

“It's a great A tier game. I love it. It will never leave my collection, and I'm looking forward to one day playing with my kids.”

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Actualol, ActualolArticleTop List

“Survive is a game of betrayal, retaliation and desperation that is full of big moments and friendly and not so friendly vendettas.”

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Zatu GamesArticle

“Overall, Survive: Escape from Atlantis is highly entertaining and features everything from direct conflict to light co-operation; also, who doesn't love controlling a sea monster? The game is beautifully crafted, plays brilliantly and is outstanding value for money.”

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