Paper Boat at Sea board game

Paper Ship on the Sea is a card game for 2 to 4 players aged 8 and up, built around collecting sets and points. Players explore a world of paper sailors and origami crabs, gather sea creatures and decide carefully when to take each action. Cards can only be played in pairs, and each pair not only scores points but also unlocks a special action. You can steal cards from other players, collect point multiplier cards and, if you dare, bet against the others at the end of a round on who has the most points.

The game runs over several rounds until someone reaches the points needed to win. Playing all four mermaids in a single round wins the game instantly. Cards in your hand count toward your final score just as much as cards laid in front of you, so watching what others play can help you anticipate their plans before they finish.

The cards use distinctive symbols and shapes, so players with colour blindness can join in without difficulty. The box contains 58 cards, 6 player aids and a rulebook.