Shallow Sea: Rare Fish Mini-Expansion

Bad Comet, DSV Games, GaGa Games · Board game · 2025
1–4 Solo 30–45 min
rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 3.99
rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

Loved Shallow Sea and want more? This mini-expansion brings rare fish and new challenges to make your games even more engaging!

Highlights
  • More variety and challenge
  • Boosts replayability
  • Marine conservation theme
  • Easy to integrate
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Small addition
Rules manual not indexed yet Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.

About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're a fan of Shallow Sea and looking to spice up your gameplay, this mini-expansion is right up your alley! It introduces 4 rare fish meeples, representing endangered or vulnerable species, along with 3 new Ecosystem Cards. These little swimmers are designed to join the fun, adding a fresh challenge to your board. Imagine how the presence of a fearsome shark might influence where these more delicate fish are willing or unwilling to venture. These new cards and meeples promise to offer an even more engaging puzzle experience and, naturally, boost the replayability of the base game. It's a fantastic addition for those seeking more variety and a touch of marine conservation in their game nights. Perfect for players who have already mastered the core game and are looking for new strategic layers without introducing too much complexity. It's like discovering new species in your own data-driven aquarium!

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 OK
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK

Where to Buy

Prices monitored daily

Finding best prices...

Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Animals: Fish / Fishes Animals: Sharks Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Publisher Bad Comet, DSV Games, GaGa Games, Ogry Games, Strohmann Games
Designer Yeom.C.W
Artist Sophia Kang

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Do I need the base game Shallow Sea to play with this expansion?
Absolutely! This is a mini-expansion, so it adds content to the base game and cannot be played on its own.
How much time does this add to the game?
As a mini-expansion, it doesn't significantly change the game's playtime. It focuses on adding new decisions and replayability, rather than extending the duration.
Is it much harder than the base game?
It introduces a new type of puzzle and interaction between pieces, but it doesn't drastically increase the overall complexity. It's an extra layer of challenge.
How many fish meeples come in this expansion?
It includes 4 rare fish meeples and 3 Ecosystem Cards to use with them.
How many players does this expansion support?
It follows the player count of the base game (1-4 players), adding more options for all player counts.
What is the main theme of this expansion?
The main theme revolves around rare and endangered fish, with a touch of marine conservation and how they interact within the game's ecosystem.
Is it worth it if I mostly play solo?
Yes! The expansion adds more variety and challenges that can be interesting for solo play, making the experience more dynamic.