Sea Salt & Paper – Great Origami card game

Designer: Bruno Cathala  |  Published: 2022
Players: 2-3(Best: 2 players)Time: 30-45 minScore: 7,5Age: 8Light(1.49 / 5)

This one’s just beautiful. Reviewers rave about the origami-style art, and honestly, they’re right. It’s one of the nicer-looking small games out there.

Underneath the pretty cards is a smart set-collection game. Build combos, then decide: stop the round now, or risk one more turn? Reviewers compare the learning curve to Sushi Go. Quick to teach, but with real depth once you dig in.

That mix makes it a great pick for games for families. New players and veterans can sit at the same table without anyone feeling lost. I love teaching this one. It only takes a few minutes.

For games for kids, slightly older kids do best here. The “push your luck” decision takes a bit of patience. Younger players sometimes just want to end the round immediately. Understandable.

As a modern Uno alternative, it’s a favorite for groups wanting more tactics without more complexity. My only real complaint, shared by other reviewers too, is the player count. Two to four only. Bigger groups need a second table and a coin flip for who joins which.

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