Survive: Escape from Atlantis! (1982)
(1982)Stronghold Games, Schmidt Spiele, Winning Moves Games USA
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
“Survive: Escape from Atlantis is a game that should be in everyone's collection.”(6:20)
“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)
“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)
“Stronghold Games has made a terrific board game that we recommend everyone add to their family game shelf.”
“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)
“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)
“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)
“Survive is a fun hoot game, hauler game, I like it.”
“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”
“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.”
“Survive is a game of betrayal, retaliation and desperation that is full of big moments and friendly and not so friendly vendettas.”
“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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