{"product_id":"lifeboats-plank-of-carneades","title":"LIFEBOATS “PLANK OF CARNEADES”","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLIFEBOATS “PLANK OF CARNEADES” \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMayday Games is here to the rescue!  Lifeboats is back! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifeboats “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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegotiation-Based Gameplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily-Friendly Strategy Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePirate-Themed Fun:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurvival \u0026amp; Alliance Mechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDice Tower Approved:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-b15c5210-d2e1-47e1-ad45-c1a4cd56c831\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003eDesigned for Groups\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-a82fb835-5fc3-4513-9f5f-4b09f75d6421\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003eSupports 3 to 7 players with a typical playtime of around 45 minutes. The game scales for both small and larger groups, making it suitable for family game nights or group board game sessions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-d435f170-229e-4e85-8b51-63a4e7e245dc\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003eGame Components\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-8d5ec2b5-a453-4287-97aa-df450be58f74\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003e1 Game Board\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-e7cb0c7b-79ba-45cf-9431-b154064e61f9\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003e8 Wooden Lifeboats \u0026amp; 1 Starting Player Helm Token\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-d1d198c8-9202-4ece-8147-daa1b5e978ee\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003e35 Pirate Tokens \u0026amp; 14 Captain Tokens\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-d1f5f9ee-0c9e-45b9-8e85-a1cfd2977557\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003e21 Captain Voting Cards \u0026amp; 56 Pirate Voting Cards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-e7002172-fbc0-4a02-87c6-b7953e32e954\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003e15 Leak Tokens \u0026amp; 7 Player Aid Cards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-d3950e2b-b40a-4e25-b267-d18623309285\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003eFull-Color Instruction Book\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mayday Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47312786882818,"sku":"MDG-4352","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/2507\/6482\/files\/BoxFront_Lifeboats.png?v=1769741357","url":"https:\/\/www.urbanstoragellc.com\/products\/lifeboats-plank-of-carneades","provider":"Urban Storage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}