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Rules assistance for Finspan: Sharks & Reefs
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 45–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Finspan: Sharks & Reefs
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Finspan: Sharks & Reefs is an expansion for Finspan released in 2026 for 1–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael O'Connell (II).
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About the game
Finspan: Sharks & Reefs adds to the variety of the core game with a focus on sharks and fish that live among coral reefs. This expansion introduces new coral reef habitats to your ocean mat and more incredible sharks—with fearsome new abilities! Players can now nurture colorful coral reefs in each of their ocean's three dive sites. Healthy reefs enable you to play powerful reef fish, unlock fish abilities, and score bonuses at the end of the game. Meanwhile, sharks scatter schools of young (to form even more schools elsewhere) and leave behind food scraps that any fish in your ocean can consume. To play this expansion, you need the Finspan core game. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Delta Vision Publishing
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Matagot
- Ghenos Games
- Maldito Games
- 999 Games
- Surfin' Meeple China
- Feuerland Spiele
- Stonemaier Games
Questions and answers
Finspan: Sharks & Reefs supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Finspan: Sharks & Reefs is 45–60 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 Finspan: Sharks & Reefs for ages 14 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.
Finspan: Sharks & Reefs has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Finspan: Sharks & Reefs belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Finspan: Sharks & Reefs and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Finspan: Sharks & Reefs are: Michael O'Connell (II). 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 Finspan: Sharks & Reefs as an expansion for Finspan. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Finspan to use it. Check that your edition of Finspan is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.