The Mariana Trench (2021)

About this game

A game of deep-sea submarine exploration in the Mariana Trench. The goal of The Mariana Trench is to score the most research points (RPs) by researching deep-sea creatures and the floor of the trench. The game is played in alternating turns until your submarines run out of oxygen. The player with the highest amount of research points collected is the winner. —description from the designer

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 2. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 1.2/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.