Tip of the Iceberg

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In the midst of global warming, arctic sea ice is rapidly melting and consequently displacing countless animals. As a form of informative play, Tip of the Iceberg was created as a lighthearted board game intended for children focusing on the survival of arctic animals.

The board game includes a gameboard with three rotating levels, transparent dice, arctic animal game pieces, and 64 playing cards.

Game and Graphic Design
Patricia Catangui

Supervisor
Christine George

A closed board game box is opened to show the different game pieces and game board packed inside
Transparent game pieces laser cut and etched into arctic animals

Game pieces – laser-cut and etched

Close-up photo of the board game, where the different textures of each of the four levels can be seen more clearly. The topmost level is engraved with the board game's logo.

Multi-level gameboard – designed to illustrate varying textures in ice between each level

Square game cards alternatively laid across the surface where some cards face down (showing the various winter-themed designs) and some face up (showing the card's story and dedicated action in the game)

Playing cards – depicting scenarios and number of steps for players to advance or retreat

A wide-angle flatlay of the full game board (left), the game pieces (right top), and the game cards (right bottom)

Assembled board game – ready to play!