I can’t help but draw some parallels between “Atlantis Rising” (the board game) and the “Stargate: Atlantis” (the television series).  I mean, you’ve got a massive city with branches protruding from a central hub and Ancients / Atheniens who run the place.  It certainly helped to attract me to this title, in addition to the fact that it’s a co-op experience like “Pandemic” and more on-point, “Forbidden Island” (where tiles sink into the depths).  At its heart however, this is a worker placement game.  Special thanks to Elf Creek Games & their PR company for sending a copy. Continue Reading