
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,278
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Way of the Dragon
- 2–5 players
- 30–75 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2010

1986
Rules assistance for Seaside Frolics
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Seaside Frolics is a board game released in 1986 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Peter Sumpter and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Roll / Spin and Move.
Published by a UK company, Seaside Frolics is a family boardgame in which players visit an Edwardian seaside town. The object is to visit as many sights as possible and collect the relevant postcards, each of which have a different value. The 250+ individual miniature postcards are nicely produced and depict the atmosphere of the period. Essentially the game has a throw the dice and move mechanism but players must judge which attractions they have time to see in a limited period.
Seaside Frolics supports 2–6 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 Seaside Frolics is 45 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 Seaside Frolics for ages 7 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.
Seaside Frolics has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Seaside Frolics belongs to these categories: Dice, Racing, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Seaside Frolics are: Peter Sumpter. 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 Seaside Frolics 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.