Ages:	8 and up
Players:	3 - 7
Playing Time:	45 mins

 

**PREORDER**

Is it possible to escape by boat when a shipwreck occurs? The difference may be just a vote! Lifeboats is an exciting and fun game that includes both cooperation and betrayal. Through the voting mechanism of majority rule democracy, players determine which ship will move forward, which ship will leak, and even who will leave the boat...

Lifeboats “Planks of Carneades” is a fun and exciting 45 minute game of risk and reward for 3-7 players. This is a pure negotiation game. After a shipwreck, there are 7 lifeboats trying to make their way to shore. Will you make it?

• Negotiation-Based Gameplay: Lifeboats: Plank of Carneades is a strategy-focused board game where players vote on each move. Success relies on diplomacy and social interaction, making every turn engaging for all participants.
• Family-Friendly Strategy Game: Designed for players aged 8+, the game supports 3 to 7 players. It offers a mix of strategy and interaction suitable for teens and families looking for a group board game experience.
• Pirate-Themed Fun: Navigate the high seas in this pirate-themed board game. Players vote on which boats move and which face challenges, creating an interactive experience that’s easy to learn yet encourages thoughtful decisions.
• Survival & Alliance Mechanics: Players form and break alliances as they try to stay afloat. The game uses strategic voting mechanics instead of dice or cards, emphasizing discussion and decision-making for a high-interaction experience.
• Dice Tower Approved: This edition by Mayday Games includes wooden boats and pirate tokens. Dice Tower Approved, it provides engaging gameplay for groups up to 7 players and fits well into family or strategy board game collections.

Contents:

• 1 Game Board
• 8 Wooden Lifeboats & 1 Starting Player Helm Token
• 35 Pirate Tokens & 14 Captain Tokens
• 21 Captain Voting Cards & 56 Pirate Voting Cards
• 15 Leak Tokens & 7 Player Aid Cards
• Full-Color Instruction Book