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8.5
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love cooperative sea adventures, this expansion adds more maps, stories, and challenges to keep your crew sailing for hours.
Highlights
- Huge extra map
- New adventure cards
- Immersive narrative
Keep in mind
- Playtime can be lengthy
- Requires full translation
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The Wandering Sea stretches out as a massive ocean full of hidden treasures and lost totems, waiting for daring crews to raise anchor and explore. Far to the south lies Zokmere, a sanctuary city clinging to jungle hills, its fragmented houses spilling into a turquoise bay, while to the northeast the gods guard the ruins of an ancient metropolis steeped in malice and secrets. Sleeping Gods: Tides of Ruin expands this world with a second atlas, a companion storybook, and a slew of new cards—adventures, enemies, and events—that open even more pathways. The core remains cooperative: up to four players (or solo) command the same crew, manage their hand of cards, and decide when to push their luck or play it safe. Narrative unfolds modularly, letting each group craft its own maritime saga, while hand management and tough choices give the game weight. Playtime can swing from an hour to twenty, depending on how deep you dive into the campaign, so stock up on snacks and good vibes. High‑quality components—including detailed artwork, ship miniatures, and treasure tokens—boost immersion. In short, Tides of Ruin is a love letter to fans of Sleeping Gods, offering more seas, more mysteries, and more chances to spin epic stories together.
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Best player count
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1
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2
BEST
3
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4
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Publisher
Red Raven Games, Banana Games, Conclave Editora, DV Games, Games7Days, Keep Exploring Games, Lavka Games, Lotus Frog Games, Lucky Duck Games, Maldito Games, Reflexshop, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer
Ira Fay, Ryan Laukat
Artist
Ryan Laukat
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, including a solo mode.
What is the typical playtime?
It varies with the campaign, ranging from about an hour to over 20 hours for marathon sessions.
Do I need to know the base game first?
Yes, Tides of Ruin is an expansion and assumes familiarity with Sleeping Gods' core rules.
What new components are included?
A second atlas, companion storybook, new adventure, enemy and event cards, treasure tokens, and an extra ship miniature.
Is the expansion balanced for cooperative play?
Absolutely, the cooperative core remains, encouraging group decision‑making.
Are there language limitations?
The expansion lacks a full Portuguese translation, so some reading in English may be required.
Can I play the expansion alone without the base game?
No, it requires the base game as it uses the same board and fundamental mechanics.