Lifeboat Expansion #3: Weather Deck

About this expansion

Lifeboat Expansion #3: Weather Deck is a 10-card expansion for 4–6 players that adds tactical depth to the classic Lifeboat game of survival at sea. Designed for games lasting around 45 minutes, it was released in 2011.

At the start of each turn, players consult the weather deck to discover what conditions await them. These weather effects bring a new consideration to each turn, making the skies an important part of the ongoing struggle for survival.

The expansion contains 10 unique cards, each contributing to the changing conditions at sea. The weather deck can introduce situations that affect the risks faced by those aboard the lifeboat, adding another layer of tactical decision-making to the classic game.

• Stormy Seas: rowing may put you in danger of going overboard.
• Rain: you can ignore your thirst for the day.

These contrasting effects give the weather deck a distinct role in the game. Stormy conditions can make rowing more dangerous, while rain provides relief from thirst, creating different circumstances for the players to consider as each turn begins.

Lifeboat Expansion #3: Weather Deck offers a compact way to add weather-driven variety to Lifeboat. With its focused set of unique cards and clear turn-by-turn timing, it expands the survival-at-sea experience without changing its central theme.