2022Alberto Millán
- Videos
- 9
- Creators
- 5
Mainly reviews and how-to-play
2 - 4 players90 - 120 minHeavy weight
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
2025Alberto Millán
1 - 5 players
45 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a thematic exploration game inspired by Jules Verne's classic novel. Players take on the roles of crew members aboard Captain Nemo's submarine, the Nautilus, navigating between surface and depth maps in search of discovery, danger, and wonder. As they explore sunken ships, hunt marine creatures, and uncover the mysteries of Atlantis, they compete to earn points through smart decisions and spatial strategy. The game unfolds over sixteen simultaneous turns. Each round, players secretly choose one of three character rows, then move the Nautilus using the indicated movement points. On their sheets, they draw discoveries and score for islands in line of sight, sunken ships, seaweed forests, treasures, and hunted cetaceans. If multiple players choose the same character, a hazard is triggered-unless one holds the rotating Conseil card, which grants temporary immunity. With unique character bonuses, a dedicated solo mode, and layered end-game scoring, the game rewards thoughtful planning and tactical movement. The double-sided map system invites players to dive and surface at key moments, enhancing both depth and replayability. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea offers an elegant, compact, and immersive experience for 1 to 5 adventurers.
Which 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea video should I watch?
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has 4 videos from 3 creators: 2 playthroughs, 1 unboxing and 1 other video. They date from 2025 to January 2026.
If you like it, try Phraya, Moirai, Topo Chef and Journey to the Center of the Earth, also by Alberto Millán. It appears in convention videos from Spiel Essen 2025.
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2025Alberto Millán
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2 - 4 players20 - 30 minLight weight
2020Alberto Millán
- Videos
- 1
- Creators
- 1
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1 - 50 players20 minLight weight
About 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
From BoardGameGeek:
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a thematic exploration game inspired by Jules Verne's classic novel. Players take on the roles of crew members aboard Captain Nemo's submarine, the Nautilus, navigating between surface and depth maps in search of discovery, danger, and wonder. As they explore sunken ships, hunt marine creatures, and uncover the mysteries of Atlantis, they compete to earn points through smart decisions and spatial strategy. The game unfolds over sixteen simultaneous turns. Each round, players secretly choose one of three character rows, then move the Nautilus using the indicated movement points. On their sheets, they draw discoveries and score for islands in line of sight, sunken ships, seaweed forests, treasures, and hunted cetaceans. If multiple players choose the same character, a hazard is triggered-unless one holds the rotating Conseil card, which grants temporary immunity. With unique character bonuses, a dedicated solo mode, and layered end-game scoring, the game rewards thoughtful planning and tactical movement. The double-sided map system invites players to dive and surface at key moments, enhancing both depth and replayability. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea offers an elegant, compact, and immersive experience for 1 to 5 adventurers.
Designer
Alberto Millán
Artist
Pedro Soto
Publisher
Looping Games
Categories
Mechanics
Grid MovementLine of SightRoll & Write / Paper-and-PencilSimultaneous Action Selection