Ever wondered what it's like to glide through oceanic currents? In Australis, you take on the role of a sea turtle navigating the East Australian Current, a true underwater 'superhighway' teeming with color and life. The goal is straightforward, but the execution requires cunning: you must manage your movements and choices to thrive in this vibrant ecosystem and accumulate the highest score.

The dynamics revolve around an open drafting system using dice. Each round, you must decide which die to pick, and every choice opens different paths. Do you want to feed schools of fish to watch them grow? Or perhaps you prefer to focus on settling corals onto various reefs? Maybe the best move is to swim further down the current than your opponents or secure the first-player priority for the next round so you don't end up with the leftovers.

The game balances the luck of the dice with the strategy of whoever can best adapt their plans to what is available on the table. You'll need to balance the expansion of your corals, the management of your fauna, and your turtle's position in the current. It's the kind of game where every die chosen can shift the tide of the match, turning the competition into a strategic tug-of-war beneath the waves. If you enjoy nature-themed games and smart selection mechanics, Australis delivers a visually pleasing and mentally stimulating experience, turning marine biology into an optimization challenge.