Whether on land or at sea, a good board game with family or friends is a great way to pass the time. Some make you laugh, scream, stomp your feet, think or concentrate. There's something for everyone, young and old, alone, in pairs or in groups. In short, there's something for everyone. Here are a few examples to get you started on your sea-themed toy library.
Sea Salt & Paper
Create your own ocean with Sea, Salt and Paper, a tiny card game that won't take up any room in your boat. It's a gin rummy-style game of creating point-generating card combinations, with an element of risk-taking and strategy.
Simple and easy to learn, it can be played by 2 to 4 players: ideal for a small crew! Suitable for ages 8 and up, games last around 30 minutes. What's more, it's suitable for color-blind players.
The Crew âeuros underwater mission
A cooperative game for 3 to 5 players. Tension-filled games from start to finish to complete all the challenges. There are 96 different challenges. For example, you'll have to win the blue 4, or not win any yellow, pink or blue trick, or win a trick where all the cards are below 7. You'll have to work on your communication skills to succeed together! Play starts at age 10, with games lasting around 20 minutes.
Nautical Miles
Created in 1954, Le 1000 bornes is a card-based board game on the theme of motor racing. Sold in thousands of copies every year, it's a classic game that appeals to all generations of players. Inspired by this classic family board game, Cédric Faron, a professional skipper, came up with the idea of adapting this land-based game to the maritime world. Drawing on the talents of another skipper, François Denis, they adapted the rules to reflect the many situations encountered at sea.
Suitable for players of all ages, you don't need to be an experienced player to play.
Regatta
A pretty game with its little wooden sailboats. Takes up very little space when stored in its little bag. With the cards, you can move your sailboat forward to win the race or hinder your rivals. It can be played by 2 to 4 players aged 5 and over. Easy to understand, it's a game for kids.
Aqualin
Finding a place for yourself in an overcrowded school of marine animals is no easy task! Players will each try to build the largest shoals of marine animals on a board, while getting in the way of the other player or taking advantage of the tiles he or she places.
Aqualin is a clever game for 2 players only, aged 8 and over. Smaller crews beware!
Kraken attack
In this cooperative game, players must fend off the Kraken's attacks with their buccaneers, coordinating their defense. From 1 to 4 players and ages 7 and up, this is the ultimate family game!
Tavarua
A superb competitive surfing game for 1 to 6 players aged 8 and over. Tavarua is a fast-paced game in which each player tries to catch the waves before his or her friends do, and to stay well balanced on the board while performing tricks.
Captain sonar
A simulation and strategy game, Captain Sonar can be played by 2 to 8 players aged 14 and over, and lasts 45 minutes. In this highly immersive game, naval battle takes on a whole new dimension! This game is best suited to experienced players.
