A Kraken haragja board game

Wrath of the Kraken is a social deduction board game for 5 to 11 players aged 12 and up, with play time of about 45 to 90 minutes. Three secret teams pursue different goals aboard one ship, and each player takes a hidden role as a sailor, pirate or cult leader. Each round the ship moves one space in one of three possible directions, and whoever holds command helps decide where the voyage goes.

The game thrives on bluffing and careful observation. The crew is appointed, loyalty tests can spark armed mutinies, and cabin searches and sacrifices to the ancient Kraken add further twists. The two-sided map, along with the captain's log, rank badges, cards and markers, makes every game feel fresh.

Each game moves through four phases: appointing the navigation crew, the loyalty test, navigation and being placed off duty. Players who read between the lines will spot earlier whom they can trust and who should be cast overboard.