Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders

Druid City Games · Board game · 2024
1–4 · best 3 Solo 60–120 min Weight 3.0/5
2.0 rating Ludopedia
8.6 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 79.99
2.0 rating Ludopedia
8.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love epic adventure and strategic cooperation, this game is for you!

Highlights
  • Unique deck‑grid combo
  • Engaging narrative across 18 scenarios
  • Dynamically evolving characters
  • Awesome thematic components
Keep in mind
  • Long playtime (60‑120 min)
  • Moderate to high complexity
  • Requires player coordination
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About the game

What you do in a play session

When the Heroes' Tournament ends, you become one of the Tidal Blades, the elite guardians of Naviri Island. But the Fold – the frozen section of space and time that protects Naviri from sea monsters – starts to become increasingly unstable. The High Engineers of the Citadel hand you the Nexus, a device that allows you to traverse the Fold and thaw its freeze. Together with your fellow Tidal Blades, you enter the Fold to uncover its mysteries and attempt to rescue the old guard trapped inside when the Fold was created. In each game, players take on the role of a new Tidal Blade and work together through 18 scenarios, each with unique maps and varied challenges. The Nexus functions as a grid where you can place action cards; when you place a card, you activate the entire row or column it occupies, creating powerful combos. Throughout the campaign, your character evolves by adding cards to the deck, improving attributes such as Spirit, Focus, Resilience, and Synergy, unlocking abilities, and acquiring items that boost your actions. With over 40 hours of gameplay, Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders takes you on an exploration of lush islands, meeting valuable allies, facing an endless army of monsters, and ultimately solving the Fold mystery in time to save Naviri and earn your place among the legendary Tide Blades. The game blends rich narrative, meaningful choices, and cooperative mechanics that demand strategy and coordination among players, making each mission a unique adventure.

Rules videos

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Best player count

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1–4 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: 3 x 3 Grids Components: Book as Board Components: Dice with Icons Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Misc: Forteller Audio Narration Theme: Anthropomorphic Animals Theme: Time Travel
Publisher Druid City Games
Designer Ben Eisner, Tim Eisner
Artist David Forest, Lina Cossette

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can play?
The game supports 1 to 4 players.
What is the approximate playtime?
Each session lasts between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Is the game suitable for beginners?
Yes, the learning curve is moderate; components and rules are clear, but strategy deepens with practice.
What are the main components?
Miniatures, a book that serves as the board, icon dice, action cards, and a 3x3 grid for the Nexus.
Does the game have a solo mode?
Yes, there is a solo mode that allows playing alone while keeping the same cooperative mechanics.
What age range is recommended?
Adventurers 12 years or older, as it involves strategy and reading narratives.
Is the game based on Kickstarter?
Yes, the project was funded on Kickstarter and received community support.

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