Survive: Escape from Atlantis! – The Giant Squid Mini Expansion
Stronghold Games · Board game · 2011
2–4 · best 4
60 min
Weight 1.5/5
7.6
rating
Ludopedia
7.1
rating
BGG
7.6
rating
Ludopedia
7.1
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you already enjoy the madness of escaping Atlantis, this mini-expansion with the giant squid is a worthwhile upgrade! It adds an extra touch of chaos and fun without overcomplicating things.
Highlights
- More danger in the escape
- Extra tension guaranteed
- Easy to integrate
- Increases interaction
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Might delay your escape
- Another creature to bite you
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready for more chaos and desperation in your escape from Atlantis! The "The Giant Squid Mini Expansion" for the classic "Survive: Escape from Atlantis!" brings a new, hungry predator to spice up your journey. Forget the debate about which sea monster is mightier; now, the giant squid and the whale (from the base game) might clash, or worse, attack your poor survivors and their little boats. This mini-expansion introduces the giant squid, a creature with tentacles long enough to reach not only boats but also people who dared to reach dry land! This means your opponents' meeples can be attacked even when they think they're safe on the mainland. The giant squid adds an extra layer of tension and unpredictability, making the escape from Atlantis even more thrilling and challenging. Remember: you NEED the base game "Survive: Escape from Atlantis!" to use this expansion. With it, the struggle for survival becomes even fiercer, and the question is no longer IF you will escape, but HOW and WHO will manage to reach safety.
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Publisher
Stronghold Games
Designer
Stephen Buonocore
Artist
Andrew White, David Ausloos, Jean-Brice Dugait, Stéphane Gantiez
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game "Survive: Escape from Atlantis!" to play with the giant squid expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to own the base game to use the giant squid and its rules.
Does the giant squid expansion change the base game rules much?
Not significantly. It adds the giant squid as a new threat, with specific rules for its movement and attack, but the core escape from Atlantis gameplay remains the same.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion is for the base game, which supports 2 to 4 players. The expansion does not change the player count.
Does the giant squid attack survivors on land too?
Yes! That's one of the new features. The giant squid can stretch its tentacles to reach and attack survivors who have already reached dry land, making safety on the island less guaranteed.
Does the expansion add a lot of components?
It's a mini-expansion, so it primarily adds the giant squid piece and some related cards or tokens, depending on the version.
Is it worth buying just for the giant squid?
If you find the base game fun and want to add a bit more chaos and challenge, then yes! The squid brings a new dynamic that can surprise your opponents.
