Finding Atlantis

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

• app-driven — Uses a smartphone app with camera functionality for gameplay.
• Deduction — Players use a grid on paper to take notes and deduce the location of Atlantis.
• Hand Management — Players play cards which are then discarded and only returned to hand upon surfacing.
• Hidden Movement — While players see each other's general movements, the exact location of Atlantis is hidden.
• Movement — Players move their submarine around a grid, using cards for different movement speeds.

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Quotes (from this video)

• I don't need to get into this and be called Gramps and all this stuff.
• If you ever ever have questions about how your heart health is do not delay make sure you go see your doctor.
• I just don't remember being that lenient and I think colleges have gotten soft.
• The unique thing is the pencils being rolled.
• The problem is this is the only mode of play you have.
• This has got to be one of the more clever app-driven games Tony because of the use of the camera.
• It is not it is not it is a tile lane game with a little bit of a market Style game at the end based on cards that you play at the end of the game.
• The pace is so slow at the beginning of the game because that worm is so resource hungry each time you move it.
• I hate to be down on it but we've played a lot of amazing d games you know matter of fact one of them was in your game of the year right right this one White Castle White Castle this one just kind of fell flat to me.

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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

• AI / Solo mode — Option to play with AI players for solo play.
• Artifacts and Captain cards — Artifact cards grant powerful actions; Captain cards grant ongoing abilities.
• Burn mechanic — Discard a movement card to burn it and move; the move is public via app.
• End condition and victory — Gains when Atlantis spaces are found and validated via the app.
• Exploration and topography cards (Sonar, Jelly Rod, Periscope, Explore) — Cards reveal terrain features and traces of civilization or artifacts.
• Grid size and starting location randomization via app — Maps can be 6x6 or 8x8; app assigns starting positions randomly.
• Hidden information grid — Each player has a personal grid behind a screen; the app tracks and reveals global info to all players.
• Mines and pirate mode — Pirate-themed modes add mines and additional consequences.
• Movement cards with app-tracked actions — Players secretly select movement directions; the app counts actions and moves their submarine accordingly.
• Simultaneous Actions — On a turn a player can perform up to two actions using their hand.
• Two actions per turn — On a turn a player can perform up to two actions using their hand.

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Quotes (from this video)

• I very much appreciate the work done with the app in this game
• this is the closest game I have played that uses an app
• the app adds more fun to the game as well and really helped explaining how to play when you're new to the game cuz it just spells it all out

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