Surf's Up!

Surfers compete to score the most points by catching waves, collecting matching surfboards, avoiding bluebottle stings, and completing three unique goals. Three waves are visible at all times, and players simultaneously commit energy cards to compete for them. The highest card wins unless tied cards cause a wipeout, while Respect breaks ties and can be spent on extra energy or surfboards. Winning a wave removes the energy used, forcing players to manage their remaining cards. The game ends when all bluebottles are resolved or a player has only their zero-energy card left.

Players: 2–6 best 4
Playing time: 20–30 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: 1.8 / 5