With Christmas just around the corner, we take a look at Survive the Island from ZygoMatic.
In Survive the Island, players battle against the elements and their opponents. As soon as their adventurers arrive on the island searching for treasure, the ground begins to tremble and age-old volcanoes awaken, sinking the land beneath the waters and giving free rein to terrible creatures. Players will have to cunningly find their way back to dry land, loaded down with as much treasure as possible.
Each player commands a team of 10 Adventurers, each carrying varying amounts of treasure. The more treasure they carry, the more points they earn! On their turn, players perform three actions. First, they move their Adventurers closer to safety, either by foot or by embarking on rafts. Next, as the waters engulf the island, they select a tile to remove, revealing either a dangerous creature or a powerful special ability that they can save for later. Finally, they activate one of the monsters on the board, using it to protect themselves or seize the chance to betray other players!
First released in 1982, this timeless game by Julian Courtland-Smith is getting a full makeover in this 2024 version, for up to 5 players. With fresh illustrations by Mr. Cuddington, a revamped box design and wooden components give the game a modern feel. The most exciting change of all is the introduction of an exclusive new monster: the legendary Kaiju promises heightened peril for intrepid adventurers! Despite these changes, one constant remains since the very first version: navigating the island’s challenges is no easy feat—you might face betrayal, but one thing’s certain, you’re in for a fun-filled experience!
The box contains 1 game board, 40 Island tiles, 50 wooden Adventurer meeples, 13 wooden Creatures, 12 wooden Rafts, 5 Player Aids and 1 Creature die.
Each game takes around 40 minutes to play and you can play with 2 to 5 players.
Survive the Island from ZygoMatic is available now priced around £28.99 and is aimed at ages 8 and up. Its a really fun game and would make a great Christmas present for the game lover in your family.
