High Tide (2024)

“Consider High Tide, a new two-player abstract game from designer Marceline Leiman. It is wonderful. While brief and straightforward, every second is filled with tense decisions and trade-offs. No two games feel quite the same, even given its narrow boundaries.”

We like High Tide so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists

“You might as well consider this one a super high recommendation from Board Game Animal. Yes, it's small and quick and simple at first glance, but it does what it sets out to do with grace.”(4:07)

“If you can’t tell, I love this little game. It’s also precisely the sort of thing one hopes to uncover at an indie games market, a hand-crafted bijou that feels delicate and precious at the same time.”

“I enjoyed this a lot. I'm giving it an eight out of 10. It's a solid game that's abstract. Feels like there's a lot of strategy, but I can teach you inlike >> a minute.”

“Overall, I like High Tide. It's a pleasant game that's not asking for much but still provides a nice experience to all players, making it fit in perfectly with games like A Nice Cuppa or A Gentle Rain.”

Wrapping up this review, High Tide offers a mix of colorful components and playful competition. While luck plays a big role, the beach theme keeps it enjoyable.

The reviewer calls High Tide a lukewarm keeper that lacks depth for heavy gamers, but notes it can work as a light family game for households with younger children.