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Previous Game Nights:
- Spies & Secret Agents
- At the Races
- Camels Camels Camels
- Money & Greed
- Down on the Farm
- Explorers
- The Old West
- Viva La Revolution!
- Dinosaurs
- Ancient Greece
& Rome
- Arrr! Pirates!
- Murder & Mystery
- Workin' on the Railroad

Future Game Nights:
- At the Circus
- Food
- Pioneers

Emergency Procedure:

Stay tuned for an another amusing column that vaguely relates to the Game Night theme.

Until then, for an abstract challenge of deductive reasoning, read about this game. For an intense dexterity game, take a lool at this.

Not enough? How about a cutthroat trick-taking game for up to eight players? An abstract card game with easy rules but lots of strategy? Or a game where the sheep must dance to entertain the penguins?

Brian says check 'em out!

October 2003: Abandon Ship!!!

This game night explores the psychology of survival, within the terrifying ordeal of maritime disaster. The order of the night: sinking ships, leaking lifeboats, shark-infested waters, and desert islands.

Such trials bring out the extremes of humanity, from pinnacles of heroism to selfish acts of shameless self preservation.

Get to the Lifeboats! It's Game Night: Abandon Ship!!!

Here's a preview of some of the games that'll be out on the table at the next Game Night.
(for more info on a game, click on the picture)

Atlantis is sinking! Chunks of land tumble into the sea, and the rescue galleons set sail, lest the suction pull them down. Desperate Atlanteon citizens brave the rough waters, swimming for the fleeing galleons. But even the ships aren't safe from the crushing tentacles of monstrous squids. Who will Survive? Who will Escape from Atlantis?
2-6 players.

This prequel to Kill Dr. Lucky (as played during the Murder & Mystery Game Night) turns the original game on its head. Instead of doing in the doctor without being seen, you've got to save him from a sinking ship, but only if somebody observes your bravery--what's the point in being helpful if there's no one there to watch? Bet I can Save Doctor Lucky before you!
3-7 players.

Rette Sich Wer Kann, (Roughly, "every man for himself") is a game of pure negotiation. Seven lifeboats drift toward distant islands. Each turn, one boat will spring a leak, one boat will move closer to an island, and sailors may find themselves thrown to the sharks. And it's all decided by vote.
3-6 players.

Six survivors row for land aboard a cramped Lifeboat. Each has a secret love and a secret rival. Manipulate your shipmates to cause the death of your rival, while you and your love are rescued--hopefully laden with provisions and loot. But spend too much time fighting and everyone will perish.
5-6 players.

A handful of you made it to a deserted island. Now you need to fend for yourselves until someone shows up to rescue you. In this bid and bluff game, players compete for ownership of food, water, and shelter. Trick your opponents into squandering their resources while you collect the goods. To survice being Shipwrecked, master the art of second-guessing and psyche-outs.
2-4 players.

The Abandon Ship theme reaches the 23rd century in Sucking Vacuum. The International Space Station has sprung a leak, and is losing air fast. The astronauts scramble into spacesuits and run for the escape pod. Unfortunately, the pod can't launch without a pilot and copilot...and only seats two. Wheedle, cajole, and beat your way to safety, or learn to hold your breath for a long, long time.
3-6 players.

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