Feed the Kraken

Funtails, Bumble3ee Interactive, GateOnGames · Board game · 2022
5–11 · best 8 45–90 min Weight 2.2/5
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you love big‑group games that thrive on lying, persuading and swapping captains, Feed the Kraken will hook you.

Highlights
  • Constant social interaction
  • High replay value
  • Thematic components
Keep in mind
  • Play time can stretch
  • Lots of talking required
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About the game
Feed the Kraken seats up to 11 players on the same ship, but each secretly steers toward a different goal. Loyal sailors aim for the mainland, pirates plot to drift into the Bermuda Triangle, and a mad cultist wants to summon the Kraken to rescue everyone. Each round the captain and his chosen lieutenant study an ancient sea map and issue often conflicting orders to the navigator, who finally decides whether the vessel sails left, straight or right. Meanwhile the crew drinks rum, gambles, and spins sea‑monster tales. After the navigation, captain, lieutenant and navigator go off‑duty; the captain must appoint new occupants, and a vote decides who fills the roles. The game blends acting, bluffing, betting, grid movement and voting, all wrapped in hidden‑role intrigue that creates unexpected alliances and sudden betrayals. Each faction pursues a distinct board area, turning the match into a massive persuasion contest: convince others to make you the next lieutenant or navigator, or stage an open mutiny and seize command. With miniature figures, a vintage‑style board and rules that revolve around discussion and collective decisions, Feed the Kraken offers 45‑90 minutes of nautical chaos, ideal for large groups who love drama, intrigue, and plenty of laughs. Its light weight (2.2/5) ensures a quick learning curve, while strategic depth emerges as you read opponents and manipulate the ship’s course.
Rules videos

In English

BEST PLAYER COUNT
5 OK
6 REC
7 REC
8 BEST
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11 BEST
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Game details

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Components: Miniatures Creatures: Kraken Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Werewolf / Mafia Misc: LongPack Games Theme: Pirates
Publisher Funtails, Bumble3ee Interactive, GateOnGames, IELLO, Lucrum Games, Niza Gams, Old Dawg, Outset Media, Popcorn Games, Raven Distribution, Reflexshop, Rozum, SEVENSEAS GAMES(七海桌游), SPIEL INSTABIL
Designer Dr. Hans Joachim Höh, Maikel Cheney, Tobias Immich
Artist Hendrik Noack, James Churchill
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can join?
5 to 11 players, perfect for parties and large groups.
What is the typical play time?
Usually 45–90 minutes, depending on player count and discussion length.
How complex is the game?
Light weight (2.2/5); rules are easy to learn, but social strategy adds depth.
What components are included?
Miniature figures, a vintage‑style grid board, hidden‑role cards, rum tokens and betting markers.
Who should buy this game?
Fans of deduction, hidden‑role, party games and anyone who enjoys role‑playing at the table.