Castles by the Sea

Castles by the Sea is a puzzly sandcastle-building game for 1-4 players. As a group of tiny folk called "shorelings," your goal is to build and populate a seaside kingdom. Each turn, you'll place blocks and meeples on the map to earn victory points. The core gameplay is similar to abstract strategy games like Santorini, in that players must optimize three-dimensional placement on a shared grid. Hazards are the only source of randomness in the game, and even those depend on player choices. Each turn, you must choose your placement carefully, optimizing your score while interfering with your opponents' plans. The game ends after a set number of turns. Few castles will remain standing after a final onslaught of hazards, but the the kingdom with the most sand dollars can claim victory.

• FUN PUZZLY STRATEGY: Castles by the Sea is a 1-4 player game where you are playing as a group of tiny folk called "shorelings." Your goal is to build a seaside kingdom using wooden "sand" blocks and populating the area with adorable meeples. Each turn, you'll place blocks and meeples on the map to earn victory points. The core gameplay is similar to abstract strategy games like Santorini, in that players must optimize three-dimensional placement on a shared grid.
• HAZARDS WREAK HAVOC: Not only are you building your kingdom, you are avoiding hazards such as giant babies, terrorizing dogs, pesky sandstorms, and more! Hazards are the only source of randomness in the game, and even those depend on player choices. Each turn, you must choose your placement carefully, optimizing your score while interfering with your opponents' plans.
• EASY TO LEARN, DIFFICULT TO MASTER: This game is great for new and seasoned gamers alike! The core rule set is easy to learn, but deep strategy awaits you on the beach in Castles by the Sea!
• CHILL OUT WITH FAMILY MODE: Castles by the Sea is playable as a cooperative experience where your goal is to work together to place as many of your pieces as possible on the board, avoid hazards, and score points.
• CHALLENGE YOURSELF IN THE SOLO MODE: Enjoy a dedicated Solo mode for single-player sandcastle building fun!