- BGG rank
- BGG #1,119
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Jaws
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,328
- BGG rating
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Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed
2021
Rules assistance for Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed
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Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Hidden Movement.
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About the game
The vessel 'Orca' roams the waters to hunt Jaws...and a shark fin has been sighted. BEACH CLOSED! The great white creeps under the surface looking for a meal, and three innocent swimmers are still in the water! The Orca and Jaws constantly try to outrun and outsmart each other by using hidden movement and deploying extra skills. But do not hesitate, because the playing area gets smaller and smaller each turn! —description from the publisher First Jaws gets a full turn by moving, taking one action (and maybe use tokens), and removing a card. Then all the other players get their full turn by moving, taking one action, and removing a card. If the person playing as Jaws manages to eat the three swimmers, they win the game. If the player(s) who are on the boat manage to hit Jaws three times, they win the game. —user summary
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Questions and answers
Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed supports 2–4 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 Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed is 30–40 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 Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed for ages 8 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.
Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed belongs to these categories: Animals and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Hidden Movement. 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 catalogue lists Jaws: No Swimming, Beach Closed 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.