{"product_id":"australis-by-thames-kosmos-dice-drafting-game-for-2-4-players-60-minute-playtime","title":"Australis by Thames \u0026 Kosmos – DICE Drafting Game for 2-4 Players | 60 Minute Playtime","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the East Australian Current as sea turtles glide among coral and schools of fish. Australis, a Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos title, invites you to craft a living underwater ecosystem by drafting dice that unlock distinct actions around feeding, settlement, and motion. The sense of motion, cool ocean air, and tactile dice work together to create a vivid tabletop experience you can enjoy with family or friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn each round, you choose dice that reveal different possibilities. Some dice help you feed growing fish by adding food cubes; others let you settle coral to strengthen your reef, while other dice push your sea turtles further down the current to access new opportunities. The round culminates in an exciting dice showdown that can shift the lead in an instant. While higher quality dice offer better odds, luck isn’t everything, keeping every round tense and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralis is designed to be approachable for newcomers yet offers meaningful layers of strategy for seasoned players. The ocean theme comes to life through lush artwork and a clear, tactile drafting process, making it easy to grasp who is ahead and what moves will shape the next round. The game scales smoothly from 2 to 4 players and works well for quick sessions or longer game nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo well-balanced lists below highlight the core decisions you’ll face and why Australis stands out for many groups:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraft dice each round to feed fish, settle coral, or swim further with your sea turtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the results to trigger actions, grow your ecosystem engine, and chase strategic points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd each round with a tense dice showdown that can swing the score in surprising ways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage risk, adapt to opponents’ choices, and adjust your plan as the current shifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible and family-friendly with a welcoming ocean theme and clear objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple viable strategies, from reef-building to rapid exploration, to keep gameplay fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh re-playability, driven by evolving dice combinations and evolving round-end showdowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re gathering for a relaxed evening or hosting a game night, Australis offers a balanced mix of strategy, interaction, and storytelling. With 2-4 players and roughly a 60-minute playtime, it adapts to diverse groups and schedules. Dive in and explore how small decisions ripple through the current to shape your final score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Australis about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Australis is a dice drafting game where players build an underwater ecosystem by drafting dice that trigger feeding, coral settlement, and turtle movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What ages and player count does it support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: 2-4 players, ages 10 and up, with about 60 minutes per session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55118624620712,"sku":"B0DSCNN4PK","price":84.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2990\/9672\/files\/thames-kosmos-australis-dice-draft.jpg?v=1767758296","url":"https:\/\/toygame.ca\/products\/australis-by-thames-kosmos-dice-drafting-game-for-2-4-players-60-minute-playtime","provider":"Toygame Canada | Playtime Starts Here ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}