Moby Dick: Wrath of the Seas
Harness the power of the ocean as Moby Dick, or ride currents and hunt whales as the relentless whaleboat crew, in this asymmetric board game for 1 to 6 players
Game snapshot: 1 to 6 players | 45 minutes | medium complexity
Experience: thrill of adventure, feeling of obsession and vendetta, sense of fear and fascination when facing the unknown.
I'm thrilled to announce our second game in the Book in a Box series, which will let you dive into the epic tale of Moby Dick, based on Herman Melville’s great American classic.
Our current release plan is to present the game in October 2025 at Essen SPIEL, the biggest board game convention, with mass release to follow in early 2026 through Kickstarter.
About the game
Playing as Moby Dick
As Moby Dick, you control the mighty white whale and other whales appearing in the ocean, by placing nature dice on your board.
You score points by guiding whales safely to feeding grounds and by killing whaleboats. Moby Dick alternates between lurking beneath the waves and emerging dramatically, leaving the crew to deduce the whale's location.
Playing as the Crew
As the crew, you impersonate one of the whaleboat chiefs (boatsteerer): Captain Ahab, Starbuck, Stubb and Flask. Each of them has their personal style, which is reflected in different character boards.
All of them, are on a mission to hunt to hunt whales and Moby Dick! Crew play cards to move through dangerous waters and ride currents, all while trying to have their obsession under control, keeping their boat steady and escaping the white whale’s attacks.
