Asmodee Bombyx | Sea Salt and Paper

This is a game that ticks all of the boxes! It is easy to learn, very strategic, aesthetically beautiful and keeps you coming back for just one more game. The art work and ‘feel’ of the cards ooze quality and the game grows as you play it more. In my opinion, it plays better with a higher player count but works just fine with two. Add the expansion for even more replayability and you have a game that will be broken out for years to come! Very impressed and highly recommend for anyone that enjoys a thoughtful deck builder.

Really cute design, great game for those who like a little strategic speedy fun! Quick to play, easy to learn, fun to master. Already looking at getting the expansion packs that fit in the same box!

Great game, took it away on holiday with us.

Initially it seems complicated to go through the rules and we played a few games where we didn't quite get the end scoring right, but after that the game is really good. You have certain cards you play in twos to perform certain actions like take another turn or steal a card, and other cards that you collect for points. The STOP or LAST CHANCE rules to end a round really adds a level of intrigue as to whether to play safe or take a risk to try and earn some extra points. Great little game that works particularly well as 2 player. Also tried as 3 player was really good too. 4 Player in addition was surpisingly good last weekend. Made it more of a variety for who got stolen from when the Swimmer and Shark combo was used. There is also an expansion, with a few additional cards called Extra Salt. For me, I'm happy with the base game, but it would add a little variety. Having said that adding the new cards after extended use, would make the new cards obvious, so it you do decided to go for it then it may be good to go for with a new base game as well (gift the old set to friends). NB you may read about Card quality issues, this is with the Pandasaurus produced version, not Bombyx.

We have this in our campervan and we really enjoyed playing it. It took a couple of goes to get used to it. I’m trying to remember all the cards do is a bit of a challenge.

Cute little game that's easy to take with you and quick to teach and quick to play. Quality cards that feel like they will last a lifetime, clear instructions. The actual turn is easy but make sure people (new players) know how things are scored.

Great little card game! A bit of take-that but not too mean! It took us a couple of plays to learn the icons but it's very intuitive. We're really enjoying this.

Such a fun game!

Leuk spel, wat je snel speelt. Mijn vrouw is er gek van. Wanneer zeg je ‘last change’. Dat is de uitdaging

Il est super simple à comprendre : pas besoin de torturer vos amis avec 30 minutes d’explications de règles avant de commencer. On joue rapidement et on s’amuse tout de suite. Les cartes sont magnifiques ! J’adore l’idée de représenter les éléments marins en origami, c’est original et très poétique. En plus, elles sont de très bonne qualité, épaisses et agréables à manipuler. Les règles sont incluses en anglais et en français, ce qui rend le jeu parfait pour les groupes multilingues. Mon mari et mes parents ne parlent pas la même langue, et pourtant tout le monde peut profiter pleinement du jeu. Résultat : mon cerveau peut enfin faire une petite pause et arrêter de traduire dans tous les sens 😅 J’adore ce jeu au point d’en avoir commandé deux exemplaires : un pour moi et un pour mes amis ! Le prix est en plus très intéressant, surtout quand on voit qu’à la Fnac il coûte presque le double. Je recommande à 100 % !

Excellent game in a super mini package

Fun and easy to learn for 6yo as well adults but you have to think well to win

Really enjoyed this game. Great size for traveling too.