Stay Alive

OVERVIEW

What it is

This is a basic puzzle game with an overly exciting name. Players move rows to drop opponents marbles down. Last man standing wins. This is an older game and may no longer be available except as a collectible. 

Quick start rules

Rows are arbitrarily and randomly pulled out via levers on all four sides of the board. Players place their marbles on the playing board. Taking turns, players pull the levers one "click" to make opponent's marbles fall. When only one color remains on the board, that player wins. 

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Frankly, I didn't know what to expect of a game entitled "Stay Alive" and was a little disappointed that it had to do mainly with marbles falling. I played first with my 3 year old and my 7 year old and they found it quite engaging and continued playing after I grew bored. 

WHAT WE THINK NOW

I'm still not that interested in this game. There doesn't appear to be a lot of skill involved (it was pretty easy to determine how to make opponents' marbles drop). My children really enjoyed it, though, and there aren't many games that a 3 year old and 7 year old can play together on fairly equal footing. 

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Suggested ages

Box: 

8+

Developmental Skills Actually Necessary:

The ability to move the levers appropriately and not eat the marbles.

Rating and Maturity:

Suitable for all ages

Our Final Assessment:

Play Time

10-20 minutes

Space Necessary

Very little