Deep Sea Adventure

Game Creator: Jun Sasaki, Goro Sasaki

Genre: Board Game

Publisher: Oink Games, 2014

Number of Players: 2-6

Play Time: 30 Minutes

Keywords

Fantasy, Party Game. Strategy

Short Description

Utilize resolve and cunning to retrieve as many ruin chips as possible over 3 rounds. Be careful as you navigate both oxygen consumption and your rivals’ intents to win this undersea game of strategy.  Follow the simple 4 steps per turn to advance through each adventurer’s turn and see who can return to the submarine with the most riches without running out of air!

Themes

Abstract

Type

Strategy

Mechanics

Deck Building

Key Components

• Special Dice

• Adventurer Figures

• Submarine Board

• Oxygen Markers

• Discovery Chip Playing Cards

Annotated Bibliography

Board Game Geek. Deep Sea Adventure. n.d. 7 November 2023. <https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169654/deep-sea-adventure>.

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Erik Twice. Deep Sea Adventure. 19 September 2019. 7 11 2023. <https://eriktwice.com/en/2019/09/19/deep-sea-adventure-2/>.

This review comes from a Spanish game critic who prides himself on his independence and insightful critiques. He speaks to his perceived issues with the game but also highlights its attributes. This review provides a view of the game that focuses on many of the flaws of the game as well as the game type.  This review would be beneficial to game builders looking to improve on the concept and modify the game.

Garcia, Zee. Deep Sea Adventure. 02 June 2017. 07 11 2023. <https://www.dicetower.com/board-game/169654>.

This review is the only complete video on the game. It offers not only a review but also instructions and a demonstration of game play. This video is excellent for anyone thinking of or who has purchased the game and wants to learn more or is a visual learner. It is unique in its video format and completeness of content.

Jeremy. Deep Sea Adventure Review. 24 August 2018. 7 November 2023. <https://tbgd.blog/2018/08/24/deep-sea-adventure/>.

This review of the game is very complete and offers both instructions on how to play the game as well as both pros and cons of the game. It also includes pictures of the game and play. This review is good for anyone looking for a classic literary review of the game. It is unique in that its written instructions of game play are more descriptive and explanatory than any others located online.

WE’RE NOT WIZARDS – TABLETOP BOARD GAME REVIEWS. Deep Sea Adventure – Oink Games – Review. 19 06 2020. 7 11 2023. <https://www.werenotwizardstabletop.com/2020/06/deep-sea-adventure-oink-games-review.html>.

This review of the game is short and positive. It was the shortest and most minimalistic but highlighted quick points regarding the game. The review meets the needs of the average consumer who wants a quick read regarding the game. It is unique in its reassuring tone regarding the game.