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Stay Alive (1965)

2–4 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.0 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.0/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Stay Alive

Slide levers to open holes in the board hoping to send your opponent's marbles down!

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Abstract Strategy · Designer: Gordon A. Barlow

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Stay Alive FAQ

How many players is Stay Alive?
Stay Alive plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Stay Alive take to play?
A game of Stay Alive takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Stay Alive any good?
Stay Alive rates 5.0/10 from 822 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around abstract strategy.