Abyssalia: Life in the Dark

A Deep-Sea Strategy Board Game

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 lowest unexplored frontiers on Earth: the deep ocean. Rich ecosystems thrive in total darkness around hydrothermal vents, cold seeps, and abyssal plains. As the director of a marine research institute, you must balance scientific discovery with conservation, racing against industrial mining operations that threaten these fragile habitats.

Core game mechanics

• Tile laying
• Worker movement
• Resource management

Game Highlights

• Explore stunning deep-sea ecosystems based on real marine biology
• Collect and study unique species found only in the abyss
• Build research stations to study and protect critical habitats
• Compete and collaborate with other institutes
• Learn about real ocean conservation challenges
• Some glow-in-the-dark species tiles!