If you enjoy a chaotic card game full of backstabbing and dark humor, Lifeboat is for you! It's that perfect mix of survival and greed where nobody is safe.
- Intrigue and betrayal guaranteed
- Direct player interaction
- Fun and tense theme
- Fast and easy to learn
- Player elimination can be a bummer
- Can generate grudges
- Luck plays a big role
About the game
What you do in a play session
Each player has a secret: a secret love and a secret enemy among the other crew members. And the worst part? Nobody knows when this nightmare will end and the boat will finally reach dry land. Each round represents a tense day at sea where anything goes: rowing to steer the boat, shoving your way to a better spot, using bribes, fights, and even weapons to get what you want. The goal is simple: survive and hoard more treasure than everyone else. You score points if you're alive, if your secret love is also alive, if your secret hate has met their demise, and of course, if you have treasure with you when the game ends. It's a fast-paced card game packed with bluffing, negotiation, and unexpected twists. Perfect for those who enjoy strategic chaos with a dash of dark humor and plenty of 'Take That' interaction.
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