Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.4/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
4.1/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.7/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.4/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.7/5
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Contains 61 cards, sand timer, and instruction booklet. Deal cards face up until an oar, a wave, a shell, and a map are showing.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Read the full game description
Contains 61 cards, sand timer, and instruction booklet. Deal cards face up until an oar, a wave, a shell, and a map are showing. This is called the Tide. Deal each player the same number of cards that are in the Tide. Then, predict how many rounds you will win. Navigate your way through the Tide with the cards in your hand. Make your bid and score points. Fall short and lose points.