Players take turns loading their cargo onto the ship. Loading is always done on the upper deck. If the ship tips, players must take a chest from the ship as their own cargo as a penalty. Since the ship will inevitably tip, a chicken race of cargo placement ensues. The game ends when someone has loaded all the cargo or when there are no more penalty chests.
The cargo pieces are made of different materials, including brass, aluminum, iron, glass, acrylic, and wood, which allows for the fun of guessing weight and creates offensive and defensive strategies, resulting in a unique seesaw game.
Ages: 8+ | Players: 2-5 | Game Length: 10-15 minutes