Build a map of land and sea areas filled with delightful details from historic cartography.

Part puzzle, part game. Play as either Land or Sea (or the Cartographer in a 3 player game). Each player plays with 2 double-sided hex tiles containing a mix of land and sea shapes. They take turns placing a tile each to make a map together. Land places tiles trying to complete land areas, and Sea places tiles trying to complete sea areas. Completed areas score a point per tile; land areas for Land, sea areas for Sea. Some tiles score bonus points for whoever completes the area they are in. So players may decide to strategically complete rival’s areas to gain their bonus points. Other tiles allow players to play their second tile, or steal a player’s tile - but not their last one!

Using 2 double-sided tiles (one side always revealed and the other always hidden until played) means there is partial information to plan around, and some surprises too. Players replenish back up to 2 tiles from a choice of 2 face-up tile stacks.

The strategy of the game involves careful tile placement to score from as many land or sea areas as possible, while minimising your rivals’ opportunities to score from the tiles you play. Watch your rivals’ possible plays, and control tempo strategically with Play Again and Steal tiles. Look out for opportunities to score valuable bonus points in your and your rivals’ areas. Carefully select tiles as you replenish your hand to prepare for your next turn.

The game ends once the last tile is placed. The player or team with the most points wins.

Take turns placing tiles onto a map together to complete and score land and sea areas, and their bonus points. Every tile placed can potentially score for each player. The player or team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

With its simple entry level gameplay and optional scoring layers, couples, families and more experienced gamers will all find something to love in Land vs Sea.

• 2 minutes to teach and learn.
• Double-sided hex tiles with one side hidden creates a unique puzzle game laced with surprise moments.
• Layers of choice as you select which side of 2 tiles to place in various ways, and select face up tiles to replace them.
• Scoring starts simple – complete land or sea areas for 1 point per tile plus bonus points enclosed.
• Turn on additional scoring options – Mountains & Coral and/or Caravans & Ships to deepen your strategic choices.
• Different modes of play for 2/3/4 players.

• 2–4 Players
• 40 Min
• Age: 14+