Survive: Escape from Atlantis! – Dolphins & Dive Dice Mini Expansion

Stronghold Games · Board game · 2013
2–4 · best 3, 4 60 min Weight 1.6/5
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7.2 rating BGG
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7.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Want more danger and a touch of hope in your escape from Atlantis? This mini-expansion adds more chaos with faster creatures and dolphins to save you (or not!).

Highlights
  • Increases unpredictability
  • New tactics with dolphins
  • Keeps the game dynamic
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Adds slight complexity
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About the game
Get ready for more thrills in the most famous shipwreck board game! The 'Dolphins & Dive Dice' expansion for 'Survive: Escape from Atlantis!' brings new threats and allies to your aquatic despair. The feared sea creatures, already a handful in the base game, are now faster and more dangerous, capable of swimming quicker and even diving to catch you by surprise. Your swimmers and boats are at even greater risk!

But all is not lost! The good news is that friendly dolphins are now patrolling these treacherous waters. They can be your saviors, protecting your survivors from the fierce attacks of the beasts. Will this new dynamic change the game? The expansion introduces special dice that affect the movement and attacks of the sea monsters, as well as the dolphins themselves, which can be used strategically. Remember, you need the base game 'Survive: Escape from Atlantis!' to embark on this adventure. This mini-expansion is compatible with other expansions in the series, such as 'The Giant Squid' and '5-6 Player', sold separately. The fun is guaranteed for those who already enjoy the chaos and strategy of escaping the sinking Atlantis!
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Animals: Dolphins Components: Wooden pieces & boards Game: Survive! Mythology: Atlantis
Publisher Stronghold Games
Designer Stephen Buonocore
Artist David Ausloos, Jean-Brice Dugait, Stéphane Gantiez, William Bricker
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game 'Survive: Escape from Atlantis!' to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to own the base game to use its components and new rules.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 2 to 4 players. If you have the 5-6 player expansion, you can combine them.
Does the expansion make the game harder?
Yes, the creatures become faster and more dangerous, increasing the challenge. However, the dolphins offer a new tactical layer and a chance for rescue.
What components come in this mini-expansion?
It includes new dice (Dive Dice) that affect creature and swimmer movement, as well as dolphin pieces.
Is the red die from the original box used here?
No, the red die is just a collector's bonus. It is not used in the rules of this specific expansion.
Is this expansion complicated to learn?
No, the additional rules are quite simple and quick to grasp, mainly focusing on the use of the new dice and interaction with the dolphins.