# Claim: Mermaids

## General Info
- **Year Published**: —
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 25 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Scott Almes
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Trick-taking

## Verdict
Cool expansion for Claim fans wanting an extra challenge with mermaids!Intriguing Mermaid mechanicAdds new strategic layerExpands the base gameQuick and tense gamesNegative effect of MermaidsCan disrupt combosRequires base gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey everyone! Ready to dive into another expansion for the *Claim* universe? This time, we're bringing Mermaids to shake things up. If you enjoy the vibe of *Claim* or *Claim 2*, this new addition is for you. The Mermaids arrive with a mechanic that will make you think twice before playing that powerful card.

Here's the deal: when you collect Mermaid cards into your score pile, they stay face up. And the detail that changes everything: each Mermaid you accumulate reduces the value of ALL cards you play afterward. That's right, a -1 for every Mermaid! Imagine the play: you're almost winning a round with a high card, but then you realize you've gathered a bunch of Mermaids, and now your card is worth less. It's quite the dilemma!

This expansion adds an extra layer of strategy and cunning, perfect for those who already master the base game and want a new challenge. The games remain quick, with the characteristic tension of *Claim*, but now with the added complexity of managing the negative effect of the Mermaids. Will you risk taking more Mermaids to secure other objectives, even if it costs you important rounds? Or will you try to avoid the mermaids at all costs? The decision is yours and can determine victory or defeat. It's a small piece of content, but it makes a huge difference in the experience, ideal for adding that extra spice to your two-player game sessions.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game *Claim* or *Claim 2* to play with this expansion?
Yes! The Mermaids are an expansion and require one of the base games from the *Claim* series to be used.

### How many players can participate with this expansion?
Just like the base games, this expansion is designed for 2 players.

### Does the expansion significantly change the game's complexity?
It adds an interesting strategic layer but doesn't drastically increase complexity. It's easy to learn if you already know the base game.

### How long does a game with this expansion last?
Games remain quick, typically around 25 minutes, maintaining the characteristic agility of *Claim*.

### Are the Mermaids just a theme, or do they affect the rules?
They directly affect the rules! Each Mermaid you collect reduces the value of all cards you play afterward.

### Is it worth buying just for the Mermaids?
If you're a fan of *Claim* and enjoy adding new strategies and challenges, it's definitely worth it to add a different flavor to your games.

### What happens if I collect too many Mermaids?
If you collect too many Mermaids, the value of all your played cards can drop significantly, making it harder to win certain rounds.