Words and pictures by Rick Lane
■ The 30th Anniversary edition of Survive: Escape from Atlantis!, published by Stronghold Games.
Survive: Escape from Atlantis! is one of the earliest examples of a gateway game. These are board games that straddle the boundary between family gaming staples such as Monopoly and Cluedo, and more advanced hobbyist games like Cosmic Encounter and Arkham Horror. They balance short play times with exciting themes and feature rulesets simple enough for children to follow, while dipping their toes into the deeper waters tabletop gaming has to offer. Amongst their ranks are some hugely successful titles, including Pandemic and the mighty Ticket to Ride.