Escape from Atlantis

Published 1986

An island made up of 37 hex-shaped plastic tiles is slowly sinking into the ocean (as the tiles are removed from the board). Each player controls 12 Atlantean Tribesmen that they try and move towards the safety of the surrounding islands before the main island sinks. Players can either swim, latch onto a dolphin, or use boats to travel but must avoid sea monsters, octopuses, and sharks on their way to safety. Escape from Atlantis is similar to the Parker Brothers game Survive! but with some key differences (e.g., people pawns are not worth a variable number of points). In 2010, a reworked version of Escape from Atlantis which combines the rules of the game along with the rules to Survive! was printed by Stronghold Games titled "Survive: Escape from Atlantis!"

Mechanics

Action Points Dice Rolling Grid Movement Map Reduction Modular Board Roll / Spin and Move Take That

Categories

Adventure Nautical

Designers

Julian Courtland-Smith

Publishers

Damm / Egmont Hasbro Inc. Joker MIKA Parker Brothers Parker Spiele Schmidt France Schmidt Spiele Selecta Spel en Hobby Waddington's Games
Escape from Atlantis

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.55/5
Year
1986
BGG Rating
6.59
BGG Rank
#3394
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Escape from Atlantis supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Escape from Atlantis takes about 60 minutes.
Escape from Atlantis has a complexity rating of 1.55/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Escape from Atlantis is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Escape from Atlantis has a rating of 6.59/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,894 ratings. It is ranked #3394 overall.
Escape from Atlantis was designed by Julian Courtland-Smith. It was published in 1986.