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Abyssalia: Life in the Dark

A deep-sea strategy board game where you lead a science institute to explore, research, and protect the ocean floor before mining destroys it.

2-4 players | 50-90 min | Ages 12+

Imagine descending into the largest unexplored frontier on Earth - the deep ocean. Pitch-black trenches teeming with bioluminescent life. Hydrothermal vents fueling ecosystems that exist nowhere else. Species we have not even named yet.

Deep-sea mining is no longer science fiction. Companies are racing to extract minerals from the ocean floor, threatening ecosystems we barely understand. The International Seabed Authority is under pressure to approve mining licenses - and the clock is ticking.

Abyssalia: Life in the Dark puts you in command of a deep-sea science institute. Your mission: explore uncharted ocean hexes, discover and research unique species, and build a case strong enough to trigger a mining moratorium - before it is too late.

What Makes Abyssalia Special

• Glow-in-the-dark species: Hex tiles illustrated with phosphorescent ink that glow when the lights go out - bringing the deep ocean to your table.
• Strategic engine building: Map new hexes, invest in research, conserve species Restore Ecosystems.
• Real impact: A percentage of every sale goes to marine conservation.

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Shipping starts in Q2 2027 or earlier