# Shallow Sea ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2025 - **BGG Rating**: 7.9 - **BGG Rank**: #1716 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 30-45 min - **Weight**: 2.19 / 5 - **Designers**: Yeom.C.W - **Artists**: Sophia Kang - **Publishers**: Bad Comet, DSV Games, GaGa Games, Gémklub, Mosaico Jogos, Ogry Games, Rexhry, Strohmann Games - **Categories**: Animals, Puzzle - **Mechanics**: End Game Bonuses, Grid Coverage, Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement, Variable Set-up ## Verdict If you love sub‑aquatic puzzles that blend strategy and combos, Shallow Sea will delight you.Pattern buildingDynamic combosSub‑aquatic themeEnd‑game rule complexityModerate difficultyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Shallow Sea is a board‑puzzle that plunges you into the crystal‑clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Each player starts with a 4x4 board and a colorful assortment of tiles: fish, coral, and other marine life. The goal is to build color patterns and place tiles so that like‑colored fish surround a coral, activating it and turning it into a home for more fish. An open‑drafting mechanic lets you pick tiles from a common pool, while tile placement requires careful attention to alignment and compatibility. Once a coral is completed, you choose which fish will inhabit it, taking into account ecosystem cards that demand specific combinations. Shells act as “movement tools,” luring fish to create combos and finish multiple corals in a single turn. Scoring hinges on end‑game bonuses that reward well‑built patterns and grid coverage, where each occupied space earns points. Variable setup—cards and objectives change each game—keeps the experience fresh. There’s also a solo variant that pits you against the system. Shallow Sea blends strategy, long‑term planning, and a dash of surprise, all wrapped in an underwater theme that delights both newcomers and puzzle veterans. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 1 to 4 players. ### How long does a game last? 30 to 45 minutes. ### Is the game difficult? The mechanics are easy to grasp, but strategic planning gives it a moderate difficulty. ### What are the main components? A 4x4 board, 120 tiles (fish, coral, marine life), shells, ecosystem cards, and score markers. ### Is there a solo mode? Yes, the game offers a solo variant where you play against the system. ### Does the game have replayability? Yes, variable setup and tile combinations provide many possibilities. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Amazon**: R$ 389,75 (https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0GPYDFBCP?tag=bgbot26-20) - **Brechó Lúdico**: R$ 271,61 (https://brecholudico.com.br/produto/aguas-rasas/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Facil Shopping**: R$ 274,34 (https://www.facilshopping.com.br/produtos/jogo-aguas-rasas-mosaico-sjzn0/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Alquimistas dos Jogos**: R$ 292,31 (https://www.alquimistasdosjogos.com.br/jogos/aguas-rasas?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Livtoys**: R$ 296,67 (https://www.livtoys.com.br/boardgames/aguas-rasas-pre-venda?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **JOY JOY STORE**: R$ 302,16 (https://loja.joyjoycafe.com.br/aguas-rasas?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/shallow-sea ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 31.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6390136&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6530776&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 41.40 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6525756&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 42.12 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6723483&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 42.50 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6514203&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 42.73 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6538950&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 42.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6274091&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 45.77 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6543649&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 45.83 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6069756&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 46.69 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6569668&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/79375/shallow-sea?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com