Sea Salt & Paper
MSRP
$17.99
$14.97
Sale price
$14.97
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Sea Salt & Paper
MSRP
$17.99
$14.97
Sale price
$14.97
Our Take
Sea Salt & Paper is a beautiful set-collection card game wrapped in folded-paper sea art. You build your hand, play pairs for special effects, and pick the risky moment to call the round to a close. Easy to learn, quick to play, and hard to set down after just one game.
Game At A Glance
Players
2-4 PlayersBest: 2
Playtime
30-45 Min
Recommended Ages
8+
Complexity
Light · 1.5 / 5
Play Style
Competitive, Fast-Paced
Game Type
Set Collection, Push-Your-Luck, Card Drafting
Theme
Ocean, Animals, Origami
Publisher
Pandasaurus, LLC
Designer
Bruno Cathala, Théo Rivière
Year Published
2022
Awards
2023 Fairplay À la carte Winner, 2022 Tric Trac Nominee, 2022 Tric Trac Famille Nominee, 2022 Tric Trac d'Argent Famille, 2022 Golden Geek Light Game of the Year Nominee, 2022 Board Game Quest Awards Best Card Game Nominee
A gorgeous origami card game of nerve and timing
A paper ocean unfolds across the table, all folded boats and swirling waves, while you quietly decide how much luck you are willing to push.
Each turn you either draw two cards and keep one or take from a discard pile, then play matching pairs for effects like stealing a card or taking another turn. Once you reach seven points in hand you can call Stop to score everyone, or gamble on a Last Chance for bonus points.
That Stop or Last Chance decision is the heart of the game, a small jolt of nerve every round that turns a gentle card game into a tense one.
It plays 2 to 4 in roughly 30 to 45 minutes and welcomes players from age 8 up, which makes it a natural for couples, a coffee-table game, or a light opener with friends.
It is light, but the timing decisions give it real bite, and the artwork alone earns it a spot on the shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play Sea Salt & Paper?
It plays 2 to 4 players, and many in the gaming community find it sharpest at two, where the press-your-luck reads are tightest.
How long does a game of Sea Salt & Paper take?
Around 30 to 45 minutes. Individual rounds are short, and the game builds over several of them to a target score.
Is it easy to learn for new players?
Yes. The core turn is simple, and it is recommended for ages 8 and up. Most groups are playing confidently within a round or two.
What is the push-your-luck part?
When you have enough points you choose between calling Stop to lock in points for everyone, or a Last Chance bet that you will still come out ahead after one more round. That gamble is what gives the game its tension.
Are there expansions for Sea Salt & Paper?
Yes, the game has add-ons such as Extra Salt and Extra Pepper that fold new cards and effects into the base experience once you are ready for more.