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Abandon Ship (2008)

3–7 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
3–7
Play time
30 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 3–7 players aged 10+ who like animals games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Abandon Ship

The S.S. Nvrsnks is going down, and who is always first off a sinking ship? The rats! Abandon Ship is a game in which you play to move your group of rats off the ship before the rising water drowns them. The Nvrsnks is also loaded with valuable points-earning cheese, but don’t let desire for that lovely food send your rats to the watery depths. Your opponents may also share some of the rats in your group; they may want to move the rats in a different manner from you. Be…

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AnimalsBluffingNautical

Mechanics: Area Movement, Dice Rolling · Designer: Reiner Knizia

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P

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Abandon Ship FAQ

How many players is Abandon Ship?
Abandon Ship plays with 3–7 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Abandon Ship take to play?
A game of Abandon Ship takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Abandon Ship any good?
Abandon Ship rates 6.3/10 from 1,032 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / bluffing game built around area movement, dice rolling.