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Fintastic Sea

Fintastic Sea

Pektis Studio · 2025
2–430–80 min14+ yrs2.7/5 complexity7.0 BGG#17.603 BGG137
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Fintastic Sea – The Strategic Card Game for Ecological Explorers. In Fintastic Sea, players take on the role of marine biologists collecting a variety of fish species to create rich and balanced ocean ecosystems.

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Fintastic Sea – The Strategic Card Game for Ecological Explorers.

In Fintastic Sea, players take on the role of marine biologists collecting a variety of fish species to create rich and balanced ocean ecosystems. The game unfolds over multiple rounds. Players place fish into a central ocean grid, catch adjacent fish according to the food chain (larger fish catch smaller ones), and then choose whether to store them in their Reserve or place them directly into an Ecosystem. The twist: only fish placed in a closed ecosystem score Environmental Points – but reaching that goal requires clever planning and well-timed moves.

Most fish also feature unique abilities that activate when placed on the grid. These abilities add a layer of tactical depth and ensure that even low-value cards offer strategic opportunities. This creates an exciting interplay of timing, positioning, and combo-building that makes each game unique.

The Reserve serves as a temporary holding area, offering no points – but smart collection allows players to discard matching fish to trigger powerful abilities. Points are only scored once fish are transferred to an ecosystem, which can hold up to 10 regular fish and any number of Secret Fish. Players must carefully balance variety, synergy, and timing to maximize their score.

Fintastic Sea comes with a standout feature: The wave, which moves around the grid each round, pushing fish and changing the board layout. This dynamic element forces players to adapt their strategies and brings fresh gameplay to every session.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.7 / 5
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30–80 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#17.603

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Q1How much does Fintastic Sea cost?
Fintastic Sea costs around 169 RON in Romania.
Q2Where can I buy Fintastic Sea cheapest?
The lowest price for Fintastic Sea right now is 169 RON at Dragon Games. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q3How do you play Fintastic Sea?
Fintastic Sea is a animals game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30–80 minutes, featuring chaining. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Fintastic Sea — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Fintastic Sea support?
Fintastic Sea is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Fintastic Sea take?
A game of Fintastic Sea takes about 30–80 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Fintastic Sea for?
Fintastic Sea is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is Fintastic Sea?
Fintastic Sea has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.7 out of 5.

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