This game, from what I can tell is a reprint from 1982 (redone in 2012) Does it stand up to today's modern stands- I totally think so. The game is a mix of very “almost” team work, boats, whales crushing boats, sharks nabbing swimmers and the odd sea serpents crushing everything and everyone. Your people are worth varying points, so you have to remember which one is worth which…but don't let anyone else know you care about them! Each term is simple enough, moving your people off the central island, onto boats and avoid hazards as you go. However at the end of your turn, you take a piece of the island away, potentially dropping a friend/foe into the Ocean. This reveals a benefit or perhaps a new creature to join the fray. Trying to Survive your escape from Atlantis while either helping or hindering your friends do the same. To play and to behold on the table, it may have a simple but eye catching appeal, but it has a brutal edge that is an absolute blast to play with friends. It plays quick and plays a little different each time. My only warning would be, due to it's high direct spite, it can upset either young children , or more sensitive older souls. So choose your players carefully. This is a classic game, which is immensely popular, for all the right reasons. One that has a pride of place in my collection!
