- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Keyper at Sea
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Keyper at Sea
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Keyper at Sea is an expansion for Keyper released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Richard Breese and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
About the game
Keyper at Sea is an expansion of the game Keyper which includes 2 versions: the Shallow Water game and the Deep Water game, plus solo mode games for both Keyper and Keyper at Sea - Shallow Water by Dávid Turczi. Keyper at Sea introduces a 'folding' sea board, replacing the country board in the Shallow Water game, but as an additional board in the Deep Water game. The sea board contains additional water spaces and introduces the fish market field. In addition there is a fish market board, fishing boats, fish fairs, store tiles, sea creatures and treasures. In the Deep Water game, players complete the seasons on different turns. The first player to complete a season gains a store tile and then plays through that season for a second time. This is an unusual concept which can provide new and interesting game challenges. Keyper at Sea presents players with more scoring opportunities than in the base game of Keyper and players are likely to be able to score achieve higher scores. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- R&D Games
Questions and answers
Keyper at Sea supports 1–4 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 Keyper at Sea is 60–120 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 Keyper at Sea 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.
Keyper at Sea belongs to these categories: Economic, Medieval, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement. 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 Keyper at Sea are: Richard Breese. 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 Keyper at Sea as an expansion for Keyper. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Keyper to use it. Check that your edition of Keyper is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.