Survive: Escape from Atlantis!
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.7 / 5
- Year
- 1982
About the game
Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is a classic race-against-time game where players guide ten islanders, valued 1 to 6 points, off a sinking island before it's swallowed by the sea. As hex tiles are removed from the board, players swim or sail toward safety while avoiding sea serpents, sharks, and whales lurking in the water. This edition reunites Survive with its original counterpart Escape from Atlantis, including the dolphins and dive dice. It's a tense, cutthroat game of memory and risk. A beloved family classic since 1982.
Hobbli's Notes
A genuine classic that still holds up decades later. The mounting panic as the island crumbles never gets old, and it's a fantastic gateway game for introducing new players to strategic tension.
What we like
- Simple, accessible rules that teach quickly to any age.
- Exciting take-that interactions with sea monsters and rivals.
- Beloved classic theme with real staying power.
- Quick to set up and play in about an hour.
- Great fit for mixed groups of kids and adults.
Keep in mind
- Dice rolling introduces a significant luck factor.
- Take-that attacks can feel mean to sensitive players.
- Limited long-term strategic depth compared to modern games.
Who it's for
Families and casual gamers who enjoy light strategy with a competitive edge, ages 8 and up, in groups of 2-4.
