Overboard
Published 1978
This game is one of a series of 2 player strategy games by Lakeside from the 1970's, also including Blockade, Trespass, and Isolation. In Overboard, the "Slide to Survive" game, the board is a 7x7 grid of squares with slots between them to create a grid of 6x6 or 36 playing positions. There are 36 pieces, 18 red, 18 white, which are placed on the intersections between the squares; they have little knobs which hold them in the slots. On his turn, a player uses one of his pieces to push a row of his opponent's pieces off the board, a la Kuba. The winner is the last player with pieces on the board.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 15 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 1.8/5
- Year
- 1978
- BGG Rating
- 5.72
- BGG Rank
- #23671
- Min Age
- 8+
Frequently Asked Questions
Overboard is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Overboard takes about 15 minutes.
Overboard has a complexity rating of 1.80/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Overboard is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Overboard has a rating of 5.72/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 86 ratings. It is ranked #23671 overall.
Overboard was designed by Alex Randolph. It was published in 1978.