Sandcastles

Sandcastles by Alex Cutler and Pandasaurus is recommended for 2-6 players ages 8+ and plays in 20 minutes.

It's a perfect day at the beach, and the only thing left to settle is whose sandcastle reigns supreme! Sandcastles is a drafting and tile-laying game for 2-6 players in which everyone building their own sandcastle, tile by tile, over 15 rounds.

Each round, one player reveals tiles one at a time and passes them around the table. Every player must decide in the moment whether to claim the current tile or hold out for something better later in the round — but once you take a tile, you're done for that round, whatever comes next. The tile you claim gets added to your sandcastle, a 5x5 grid anchored by your Starter Tile at the bottom center. Sand tiles build up from the ground following the rules of gravity, while sky tiles float at the top and drop down to rest on your highest sand tiles at game end.

Scoring rewards players for building strategically:
• Windows score based on how many appear in each horizontal row, with points jumping at specific thresholds.
•Starfish score when placed adjacent to others of the same color, and collecting all five colors earns a bonus.
• Shells, shovels, and buckets each carry flat point values, with end-game bonuses for whoever collects the most of each.
• Filling your top row with five sky tiles earns a bonus as well.

The player whose sandcastle totals the most points wins the title of Best Sandcastle at the Beach!

A relaxing day at the beach turns into a friendly competition as players race to build the most impressive sandcastle. Using beautifully illustrated tiles filled with seaside details like windows, starfish, birds, buckets, and shells, players carefully craft their own castles while enjoying a lighthearted, summery theme that immediately draws people in.

Features a set of beautifully illustrated tiles rich with seaside details including windows, starfish, seagulls, buckets, and shells to bring your coastal masterpiece to life.

Ideal for family vacations and summer get-togethers, this lighthearted game is a perfect choice for sunny afternoons or cozy evenings during beach holidays where players desire a relaxing yet competitive activity. A must-have for fans of coastal themes and creative puzzles; perfect for use in vacation homes, outdoor picnics, or rainy day entertainment for kids and adults alike.

Contents:

90 sandcastle tiles
6 starter tiles
1 scorepad
1 rulebook