- BGG rating
- 7.8
Conservas: Exotic Tides
- 1 player
- 25–35 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,775
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Conservas
2024
Rules assistance for Conservas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 25–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Conservas
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Conservas is a board game released in 2024 for 1 player, 25–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
What you love most in life is bringing the joys of the sea to people around the world. You own a small tinning company on the coast of Spain where you make the best conservas for everyone to enjoy. You are responsible for the whole process, from managing the boats that go out in the morning, to catching the fish, to selling your tinned goods. You have special goals each month, but it isn't always about making the most money. Having a sustainable impact on the sea is very important: If you harm the ocean by overfishing, then you will fail in your mission. Maintaining a balanced relationship with the sea is vital as you work hard and continue to make the best conservas in the world! In each game of Conservas, you begin each season with a single boat and a little money. The sea is represented by a bag of chits full of fish and water tiles. In each round, you will fish from this bag, taking some back to your facility for tinning while leaving others at sea to breed. In order to win, you must maintain a delicate balance between fishing and allowing populations to grow. Each month will have a unique set of objectives, and your sustainability goals are as important as your financial targets. Each market is also unique with specific rules and strategies for making a profit. With twelve different scenarios and randomized decks of boats and upgrade cards, every game will offer a different challenge as you grow your company. —description from the publisher
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- Matagot
- Frosted Games
- Vagabund
- 25th Century Games
- Fox in the Box
- Salt & Pepper Games
Questions and answers
Conservas supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Conservas is 25–40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Conservas for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Conservas has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Conservas belongs to these categories: Nautical and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Conservas are: Scott Almes. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Conservas as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.