Search For Seashells in Sanibel, Our July Game of the Month

Not every summer getaway requires a plane ticket. This July, we’re heading to the sun-soaked shores of Florida with Sanibel, a charming tile-laying game from Elizabeth Hargrave, the award-winning designer behind Wingspan. Sanibel captures the simple pleasures of wandering a beach in search of beautiful seashells and transforms them into a clever strategy game that is perfect for our July Game of the Month.

 

Seashells, shark teeth and surprisingly rough decisions! At first glance, Sanibel looks as tranquil as the namesake island. Players stroll along the shoreline collecting shell tiles, gathering sand dollars, shark teeth, and other beach finds before carefully arranging them inside their personal collection bags. Every shell you collect drops into your bad Tetris-style, creating a spatial challenge that rewards thoughtful planning. Different shells score in different ways, meaning every choice from which treasures to collect to where they ultimately land, can shape your path to victory.

At around 45 minutes of playtime, it’s substantial enough to feel satisfying without overstaying its welcome and because every game unfolds differently depending on the shells available, it’s a game you can revisit repeatedly!

Take a deep breath, listen to the waves, and start collecting shells.

Find a copy at your local Barnes & Noble or at BN.com

 

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