2022 · Card Game
Sea Salt & Paper
Players assemble a hand of cards, play effect cards to form combos, and decide whether to end the round or allow others an extra turn. Points in hand determine standing each round, and the game ends when a player reaches the target score (30/35/40 for 4/3/2 players). Play focuses on set collection and timing: collect matching groups like a rummy-style card game, use special effects to alter hands or scores, and weigh the risk of stopping the round to catch opponents off guard versus letting play continue. Cards feature delicate origami-style marine illustrations that provide the game’s visual theme.
- Players
- 2–4 best 2
- Playing time
- 30–45 min
- Age
- 8+
- Complexity
- 1.5 / 5
About the game
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Full stats in Ludoya- 5,401
- Plays logged
- 1,907
- Players
- 28m 44s
- Average play
- 685
- In collections
- 39
- On wishlists
7.7/10
from 221 Ludoya reviews
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Mohasz7.3 I really don't know how to feel about this one. It's not bad, but there's something about it that just doesn't really grab me for some reason. I ended up selling this one.
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Krennaste6.0 Diversión 3/5 · Interacción 3/5 · Atractivo 3/5 · Originalidad 3/5 · Rejugabilidad 3/5 · Accesibilidad 3/5
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Adri Ω8.9 Diversión 5/5 · Interacción 5/5 · Atractivo 3/5 · Originalidad 4/5 · Rejugabilidad 5/5 · Accesibilidad 5/5
First impressions · 2 plays
Rules questions
Answered from the rulebook by Ludoya's rules assistant.
When I draw two cards, do I keep both?
No. Take the first two cards from the deck, add one to your hand, and put the other faceup on a discard pile of your choice. If one discard pile is empty, you must discard there; you can’t look through either pile. (Rulebook, p. 1)
Do I have to play a pair of duo cards to score its points?
No. Duo-card points count whether the cards are in your hand or played in front of you, but you only get the effect by placing the pair in front of you. (Rulebook, p. 1)
What counts toward the 7 points needed to end the round?
Count points on cards both in your hand and in front of you. If you have at least 7, you may end the round; you don’t have to. (Rulebook, p. 1)
What happens if I call “Last Chance”?
Each other player takes one final turn, then reveals their hand, which is protected from attacks. If your hand’s point total is at least as high as each opponent’s, you score your card points plus your color bonus; otherwise, you score only your color bonus, while opponents score their card points. (Rulebook, p. 1)
If the deck runs out, do we still score the round?
No. If the deck is empty at the end of a player’s turn, the round ends immediately without scoring. (Rulebook, p. 1)
Does a multiplier card count as the type of card it scores?
No. For example, the lighthouse scores 1 point per boat card but doesn’t count as a boat card itself; the other multiplier cards likewise don’t count as the type they score. (Rulebook, p. 1)
Official score sheet
Sea Salt & Paper score sheet
Every scoring category, from the Ludoya kit. On your phone the totals add up by themselves.
Score sheets and play helpers
- Full Game Kit
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