
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,858
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Village Attacks
- 1–5 players
- 30–180 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2018

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The Everrain: Abyssal Tides is an expansion for The Everrain released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 30–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Adam J Smith and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Storytelling.
Description from the Back of the Box; This expansion adds two new types of Special Crew, the Mercenaries and the Quartermasters, along with some of the most depraved and wretched types of foes ever seen, the Herald of Agony and the Writthing Myriad. As well as this, this box contains new and unique Sea Event, Expedition and Denizen cards. From the depths of terror come the abyssal tides, and all shall be drowned their wake...
The Everrain: Abyssal Tides 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 The Everrain: Abyssal Tides is 30–180 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 The Everrain: Abyssal Tides 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.
The Everrain: Abyssal Tides belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Storytelling. 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 The Everrain: Abyssal Tides are: Adam J Smith. 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 The Everrain: Abyssal Tides as an expansion for The Everrain. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Everrain to use it. Check that your edition of The Everrain is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.