# La Marche du Crabe

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #6587
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 10-15 min
- **Weight**: 1.62 / 5
- **Designers**: Julien Prothière
- **Artists**: Arthur de Pins
- **Publishers**: Jeux Opla, 2Tomatoes Games, HUCH!
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Deduction, Memory, Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Deduction, Grid Movement, Map Deformation, Memory, Modular Board, Pattern Movement, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Square Grid, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
La Marche du Crabe is that kind of cooperative game that challenges you in a super clever way, perfect for duos who enjoy a mental puzzle. The premise of crabs that can't turn but help each other is hilarious, and the limited communication mechanic heightens tension and fun. It's a quick, engaging experience that makes you think outside the box, or rather, outside the shell!Intense and clever cooperationDeduction with limited communicationOriginal and fun themeQuick to playHigh replayability with scenariosTwo players onlyRequires good memoryMay frustrate those who dislike communication limitsRECOMMENDED

## Description
In La Marche du Crabe, you and a friend take on the roles of the last square crabs from the Gironde estuary, a rather peculiar species, as they can't turn and only walk in a straight line... or rather, in 'crab steering' fashion! But don't be fooled, these crustaceans are far from foolish. After a few millennia, they discovered a brilliant trick: by climbing on top of each other, they can move in a grid pattern throughout their environment. And it's this ability you'll need to use for a crucial mission: rescuing your fellow crabs trapped under trash left on the beach by careless humans.

But beach life isn't all calm! You'll have to evade the formidable brown crabs (who are strong but a bit dim-witted) and the cunning lobsters. This is a super immersive cooperative deduction game where communication is limited, and mutual dependence is total. After all, crabs aren't much for talking, right? Each round, one player places a 'Baddie' card on the beach and then moves the crab token. If the movement ends on an 'Item' card, the other player must indicate whether it's a forbidden item or not, using only visual clues and memory. The goal is to free 8 crab buddies before you run out of space to place Baddie cards or run out of shrimp, which act as life points. With 11 scenario cards, the game offers increasing challenges and high replayability, ensuring that each game is a new adventure!

## FAQ
### How many players can play La Marche du Crabe?
La Marche du Crabe is an exclusive two-player game, perfect for couples or friends looking for a challenging cooperative experience.

### What is the average game duration?
A game of La Marche du Crabe is quite fast, usually taking between 10 to 15 minutes. It's ideal for multiple rounds or filling short breaks.

### What is the game's complexity level?
The game has a light complexity (BGG weight of 1.6154/5). The rules are easy to learn, but the deduction and limited communication mechanics offer an interesting strategic challenge.

### What comes in the game box?
While the source text doesn't detail the components, the game includes Baddie cards, Item cards, a crab token, and Scenario cards, as well as shrimp that act as life points.

### Does the game have replayability?
Yes, absolutely! With 11 different Scenario cards, each game can present a new challenge and varied conditions, ensuring the game doesn't get repetitive.

### Who is La Marche du Crabe recommended for?
It's highly recommended for duos who enjoy cooperative games, deduction and memory challenges, and don't mind limited communication. If you like a mental puzzle in a fast and fun format, this one's for you!