# Tides: Fun in the Sun

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Mike Berg
- **Artists**: Marty Cobb
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
If you love fast games and hidden abilities, this expansion will hit the spot.New cards with powersEasy integrationUltra‑compact formatLimited impactVery shallow depthRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 2 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game take?
About 20 minutes, perfect for a quick session.

### Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, the new cards are shuffled into the Tides deck.

### What new mechanics does it add?
Three cards that grant special abilities usable during the Tide Phase.

### Can I play solo?
Absolutely, the solo mode remains intact.

### Does the expansion make the game more complex?
Not really; the learning curve stays very low.

### What’s included in the box?
Just three new cards; everything else is from the base game.