The Best Board Games with Crabs 2026

Crabs bring sideways scuttling fun to board games. These games feature our pincer-wielding crustacean friends in entertaining ways.

This list was last updated on June 30, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Sea Salt & Paper

    Sea Salt & Paper

    Sea Salt & Paper is a set collection card game that combines strategic decision-making with the excitement of timing your moves just right. Similar to Rummy in gameplay, it involves collecting sets of cards to score points, while also navigating the timing of when to end the round for optimal advantage.

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    2–4 30–45 min 8+ Immediately playable
  2. Seaside
    1–5 20 min 8+ Immediately playable
  3. Memoarrr!

    Memoarrr!

    Players need the power of memory and a bit of pirate luck to escape Captain Goldfish's island before the lava engulfs them in the game. They reveal locations connected to the last shown spot, but making a wrong connection eliminates them from the round. The last remaining pirate claims a valuable treasure, with each round building on previously gathered information for a chance at victory. Advanced players can utilize special actions triggered by connected locations for an even more exciting experience.

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    2–4 10–20 min 8+ Immediately playable
  4. The Sandcastles of Burgundy
    2–4 20 min 5+ Immediately playable
    + 8 € above the best price
    23 € at Amazon*
  5. Perfect Words
    2–6 15–30 min 10+ Easy to learn
  6. Hermit
    1–2 10–20 min 10+ Easy to learn
  7. La Marche du Crabe
    2 10–15 min 8+ Easy to learn
  8. Everdell Farshore

    Everdell Farshore

    The Eternal Sea calls... The rugged coastline north of Everdell Valley is a land full of adventure and secrets. Fearless sailors search for bountiful islands and valuable treasures while diligent monks translate and illuminate texts in their monasteries.

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    1–4 40–80 min 10+ Medium complexity

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Sea Salt & Paper currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

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Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 5 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

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A typical game takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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