Tides: Fun in the Sun

Tides: Fun in the Sun arrives as a compact expansion for the base game Tides, adding three new cards that shift the tide of play. Each card, once shuffled into the main deck, grants a special ability that can be triggered during the Tide Phase, but only if you hold the card in your hand. After using the ability, the card is discarded, removing it from the game. This mechanic nudges players to plan their turns, trying to "dig" for the right card at the right moment—after all, the best finds aren’t always on the surface. The core goal stays the same: collect sets of cards representing resources and artifacts, now with the extra decision of when to fire the temporary abilities of the new cards. Playtime stays brisk at about 20 minutes, and the learning curve is tiny (weight 1/5), perfect for a quick two‑player or solo session. Because the expansion follows the Wallet & Box micro‑game style, everything fits in a pocket, making it easy to bring anywhere. No extra components beyond the three cards are needed; just mix them into the original deck and follow Tides’ rules. If you already enjoy set collection and fast tactical choices, you’ll find the addition tasty. Players seeking deeper, heavier games might see the tweak as a modest garnish, but for short get‑togethers or a solo quick‑play, the expansion delivers exactly what its name promises: sunny fun with a dash of treasure hunting.