# Abandon Ship

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #5127
- **Players**: 3-7 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.22 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Artists**: Grzegorz Molas, Llyn Hunter, Tomasz Larek
- **Publishers**: Alderac Entertainment Group, danspil, Nasza Księgarnia, Pegasus Spiele
- **Categories**: Animals, Bluffing, Nautical
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Dice Rolling

## Verdict
If you enjoy quick games with a fun theme and a dash of luck and bluffing, Abandon Ship might be a great pick! It's a chaotic and funny race to see who saves the most rats.Chaotic and fun escapeUnusual and light themeFast-paced gamesSubtle bluffing elementLuck of the dice rollInteraction can be limitedTheme might not appeal to allFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Prepare for a desperate escape in 'Abandon Ship'! The SS Nvrsnks is going down, and who's first off a sinking ship? The rats! In this fun and fast-paced game, each player secretly controls a group of rats (represented by colors) and the goal is to get as many of your crew to the safety of the upper deck before the rising water claims them all. But beware! The ship is loaded with valuable cheese, and greed can be fatal for your rodents. Each player secretly receives three rat colors, and gameplay revolves around rolling colored dice – one for each rat color and a neutral one. On your turn, you roll the dice and choose one to move one of your rats. A die showing an anchor might even send you backward! Circled numbers and symbols on the dice can be used for any rat color, adding a layer of strategy and flexibility. When a die is used, it may or may not return to the dice pool, depending on an 'x' next to the number. The ship sinks a bit each round, and if the water reaches a rat, it and its die are removed from the game. Grabbed a cheese token? Bonus points for you! The first rat to reach the top deck gets nothing, but subsequent rats score points – the sooner, the better. The player with the most points at the end, when the ship finally succumbs to the depths, is the big winner. It's a race against time and against other players, with a touch of bluffing and luck in the dice rolls.

## FAQ
### How many people can play Abandon Ship?
The game is for 3 to 7 players, making it great for larger groups looking for a quick and lively game.

### How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, usually around 30 minutes, perfect for those short on time or who want to play multiple rounds.

### Is the game hard to learn?
No, the rules are very simple and straightforward. You can explain it in just a few minutes and start playing right away.

### What happens if the water catches my rat?
If the water rises and reaches one of your rats, it and its corresponding die are removed from the game. It's a risk you take!

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to move the most of your rats to the upper deck and accumulate points, mainly by collecting cheese, before the ship sinks completely.

### Is there a lot of luck involved?
Yes, dice rolling plays a significant role, but there are tactical decisions about which dice to use and which rats to move that can mitigate the luck somewhat.