Polynesia

The ground is shaking, dark clouds gather above the crater and the smell of sulphur hangs everywhere. It is time to flee. The volcano is about to erupt and you must lead your tribe across the Pacific Ocean in search of a safe new home. In Polynesia you discover unknown sea routes, explore distant islands and try to bring as many tribe members as possible to safety. Whoever succeeds best is named chief of all the tribes. Along the way you collect fish and shells. With these resources you open new sailing routes, or you use the routes other players have already discovered. So you sail from island to island, always looking for a safe place before the volcano strikes. Meanwhile you keep an eye on the tide cards, because they set different goals every time. No two games are the same. A round has two parts. First you choose actions: sailing, exploring, or growing your tribe and fishing. Then comes the exciting moment when the volcano's activity is checked and you receive resources from the islands where your people live. Between 2 and 4 players compete for the honour, in a game that asks for forward thinking and daring.