How to play
A crew of lost penguins is stuck on an Arctic ice floe with a hungry polar bear. On each turn you move one penguin a single step along the snowy paths, and then the bear moves. The bear can step, or it can jump over a penguin next to it and catch it.
Your goal is to surround the bear until it has nowhere left to go, and you have to do this before it catches too many of your crew. The rules take second place to reading the board, so plan each move around where the bear can jump next.
Controls explained
Click or tap a penguin to select it. Then click or tap a highlighted mound to move there. The highlighted mounds show where the selected penguin can go.
If a move goes wrong, use the on-screen Undo button to take it back. The Hint button is there when you want a suggestion on the board.
Tips
- Watch the squares next to the bear. A penguin standing there can be jumped and caught on the bear’s turn.
- Move penguins in a way that closes off the bear’s paths instead of only chasing it.
- Keep your crew spread out so one jump cannot cost you a penguin you needed for the surround.
- Use Undo to test a move and see how the bear replies, then decide on your real turn.
- Try the Hint button when the board looks stuck and you cannot see a safe step.
FAQ
How does the bear move? After each of your penguin moves, the bear takes its turn. It can step to a nearby spot or jump over a penguin next to it and catch that penguin.
How do I win? You win by surrounding the bear until it has nowhere left to go. You need to complete the surround before the bear catches too many of your penguins.
Can I take back a move? Yes. The on-screen Undo button lets you reverse a move, and the Hint button offers help when you need it.
