Polar Dare!

Published 1991

In an alternate universe where the Arctic and Antarctic have somehow merged, you are racing your penguins across ice floes, whilst avoiding the hungry polar bear. The board is a 4x4 array of movable ice floes; more exactly, each one is either on the right or the left of its square, and this is critical for adjacency. You split your movement points between your penguins and moving the ice floes (which is good when you can shift several carried penguins), but sometimes the dice have you move the polar bear instead. It chases after penguins, sending them back to the starting area. A simple game that is nevertheless enjoyable (in a light way) by adults. The game has some similarities to the German game Im Reich des weißen Bären that was designed by Charles Lerue and published by Schmidt Spiele in the same year (1991).

Mechanics

Modular Board Roll / Spin and Move

Categories

Animals Children's Game Racing

Designers

Dan Glimne

Publishers

Milton Bradley
Polar Dare!

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.21/5
Year
1991
BGG Rating
5.52
BGG Rank
#25862
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Polar Dare! supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Polar Dare! takes about 30 minutes.
Polar Dare! has a complexity rating of 1.21/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Polar Dare! is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Polar Dare! has a rating of 5.52/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 127 ratings. It is ranked #25862 overall.
Polar Dare! was designed by Dan Glimne. It was published in 1991.