Board game box titled "MAN THE LIFEBOAT" featuring an illustrated nautical rescue scene with a lifeboat, sailors, and a sailboat on a stormy sea, labeled as an exciting sea rescue game for 2 to 4 players, ages 7 to adult.
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Man the Lifeboat (1987)

ByMichail

Man the Lifeboat

“Man the Lifeboat” is a board game published in 1987 by San Serif. The game is set in a fictional world where players control lifeboats and respond to Mayday signals. The game is popular and significant due to its engaging theme and fast-paced gameplay.

Game Components of Man the Lifeboat:

Lifeboat cardsMayday signal cardsPlayer markersRulebook

Game Setup of Man the Lifeboat:

Each player is given a lifeboat card and a Mayday signal card. The game begins with all players placing their lifeboat cards face down on the table. The Mayday signal cards are shuffled and placed face up in a pile.

Gameplay Mechanics of Man the Lifeboat:

Players take turns drawing Mayday signal cards from the pile. If a player draws a card that matches their lifeboat card, they must reveal their lifeboat card and place it in front of them. The first player to reveal all their lifeboat cards wins the game.

Game Objective of Man the Lifeboat:

The goal of the game is to be the first player to reveal all your lifeboat cards by matching them with the Mayday signal cards.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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