Oceans Deluxe Edition

Oceans is a thrilling 2 - 6 player strategy game in the Evolution series. Over millions of years, you'll build a lively web of marine life. After two years of development, it's the next stand - alone gem in the award - winning Evolution series. Dive into a vast underwater world full of sharp teeth, glowing eyes, and black ink. Your survival here depends on adapting to the unknown. The ocean's food chain starts with billions of one - celled organisms using photosynthesis. Above them are predators all the way up to apex predators and huge filter feeders. Oceans continues NorthStar's mission to make complex hobby games easy to teach. Designers Nick Bentley and Dominic Crapuchettes offer an immersive experience without long rule explanations. With a simple turn structure and a deck of 12 well - chosen traits, it's easy to learn and start playing. The 12 traits create a rich web of card play. Plus, 2 randomly chosen scenario cards change the gameplay, encouraging different strategies each time. It mimics a scientific oceanic ecosystem, like other Evolution games. But there's more! 'The Deep' is a deck of 75 unique power cards that add an extra cost to play. These cards range from natural discoveries to fantastical creatures. Oceans is an engine - building game where scientific phenomena disrupt the normal world, and players must adapt their interconnected ecosystem to thrive.

To play Oceans, first, set up the game following the instructions in the rulebook. The basic turn structure is simple, and you'll quickly get the hang of the 12 trait cards. When you start, try to understand how the one - celled organisms form the base of the food chain and how different predators interact. The randomly chosen scenario cards can change the game a lot, so be ready to adjust your strategy. When using 'The Deep' power cards, remember they have an additional cost, so plan your resources carefully. As for maintenance, keep the cards in a cool, dry place to prevent them from getting damaged. Make sure to shuffle the cards well before each game to ensure fairness. And don't be afraid to try different playstyles with each new game to fully enjoy the variety Oceans offers.