Tides of Madness*

Tides of Madness builds on the foundation of its predecessor, Tides of Time, offering a two-player drafting experience that's both quick and engaging. In this sequel, players draft cards over three rounds to assemble a kingdom, with each card belonging to one of five suits and featuring its own scoring objective. What sets Tides of Madness apart is its intriguing madness mechanic. Some of the game's most potent cards also risk your sanity, introducing a critical balancing act between power and peril.

Gameplay Overview

  • Drafting Mechanics: Select cards to construct your kingdom, aiming for the best combinations of suits and objectives.
  • Madness Mechanic: Watch your madness level, as powerful cards can also bring you closer to losing your mind and the game.

Special Features

  • Strategic Depth: Balance scoring objectives with the risk of madness.
  • Replayability: The mix of cards ensures no two games are the same, offering fresh challenges each time.

Conclusion

Tides of Madness is an excellent choice for fans of drafting games, adding a delicious layer of risk with its madness mechanic. It’s perfect for those seeking a short but deeply strategic game that's easy to learn but offers substantial depth for seasoned players.

Nominated for 3 awards.

  • 2 Players
  • 20 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Immediately playable

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Tides of Madness

  • YouTube Review for the game "Tides of Madness" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English
  • YouTube Review for the game "Tides of Madness" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English

We like Tides of Madness so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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