How many players is Lifeboat?

Lifeboat plays with 4–6 players, ages 13 and up.

How long does Lifeboat take to play?

A game of Lifeboat takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Lifeboat any good?

Lifeboat rates 6.3/10 from 2,828 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around card drafting, hand management, player elimination.

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Lifeboat (2002)

4–6 players · 60 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players: 4–6
Play time: 60 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.3/10

Best for 4–6 players aged 13+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Lifeboat

Supplies are tight on the lifeboat. Protect your love and take out your rival.

Bluffing Card Game Humor Nautical Negotiation Party Game

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Hand Management, Player Elimination, Secret Unit Deployment, Set Collection, Take That · Designer: Jeff Siadek

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Lifeboat FAQ

How many players is Lifeboat?: Lifeboat plays with 4–6 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Lifeboat take to play?: A game of Lifeboat takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Lifeboat any good?: Lifeboat rates 6.3/10 from 2,828 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around card drafting, hand management, player elimination.