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Waddle: Orcas & Ice Floes

Allplay · Board game · 2025
— Ludopedia 7.3 BGG 2–5 15–25 min Weight 2.0/5
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7.3 rating BGG
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you already enjoy Waddle and want to level up the strategy, this expansion is a treat! It adds tactical layers without overcomplicating things, maintaining the essence of the base game. It's perfect for those seeking more replayability and challenges, with the flexibility to choose which modules to use. A great choice for fans of abstract games with a thematic touch.

Highlights
  • Flexible modules, high replayability
  • New strategic layers
  • Board interaction
  • Maintains base game essence
  • Cuteness with strategy
Keep in mind
  • Requires Waddle base game
  • May increase playtime
  • Focus on abstract strategy
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to dive even deeper into the icy waters of Waddle with the *Orcas & Ice Floes* expansion! This beauty isn't just one, but *three* mini-expansions in one box, and the best part is you can mix and match them however you like. Want to use them all together for a super complete experience? Go for it! Prefer to add just one or two to spice things up? No problem! With this expansion, you'll have to think twice before grouping your penguins near the fearsome orcas; after all, nobody wants to be lunch, right? But don't worry, there's a trick up your sleeve: use your penguin eggs to strategically move away from the active lake, ensuring the safety of your colony. And for the masters of territorial manipulation, the new ice floes allow you to shape the board, creating barriers or opening new paths, completely transforming the game's dynamics. It's the perfect dose of abstract strategy and animal cuteness you needed for your Waddle sessions!

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–5 players
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK
5 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Hexagon Grid Turn Order: Claim Action Variable Set-up

Categories

Abstract Strategy Animals Expansion for Base-game

Families

Animals: Fish / Fishes Animals: Penguins Animals: Whales Components: Hexagonal Tiles Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Misc: Made by Panda Series: Small Box Big Game (Allplay)
Publisher Allplay
Designer Corné van Moorsel, Velgus
Artist Anca Gavril, Daniel Profiri

Community

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721owners
20wishlist
3want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
What is Waddle: Orcas & Ice Floes?
It's an expansion for the Waddle board game, adding three mini-expansions that can be used together or separately to vary gameplay.
Do I need the Waddle base game to play this expansion?
Yes, this is an expansion and therefore requires the Waddle base game to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
As an expansion, it maintains the player count of the Waddle base game, which is 2 to 5 players.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The expansion adds a bit more complexity and decision-making, but the playtime should remain in the 15 to 25-minute range, similar to the base game.
Is this expansion very complex?
No, it adds strategic layers without drastically increasing complexity. The base game Waddle's difficulty is 2/5, and the expansion stays at that level of accessibility.
What are the main elements the expansion adds?
It introduces orcas that affect penguin placement, eggs that allow strategic moves, and ice floes to manipulate the board layout.
Who is this expansion for?
It's ideal for those who already enjoy Waddle and want more variety, strategic challenges, and replayability, without sacrificing simplicity and the cute theme.
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