
- BGG rank
- BGG #557
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Evolution: Climate
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

2023
Rules assistance for Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas)
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Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas) is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andrey Leshvanov and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simulation, and Action Points.
In this game players create marine ecosystem by playing cards with different animals. Each animal need to be feeded. Small fish eat plankton (it means that player takes new cards in his hand), big animals eat small animals. Players get points for plaing cards with big animals and for adding on table new animal species. But beware the destruction level! Black marker indicate how points of destruction you are. Cards of destruction and disappearance of animal species from the table move this marker forward. On the end of game it's possible to win only if marker of winner overtook destruction marker on point sheet. The game ending in two cases: Active player don't have cards on hand in the beginning of his turn. Active player have 25 or more points in the beginning of his turn.
Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas) supports 2–5 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 Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas) is 20–30 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 Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas) for ages 12 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.
Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas) has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simulation, and Action Points. 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 Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas) are: Andrey Leshvanov. 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 Селёдка: Северные моря (Herring: Northern Seas) 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.