Kelp: Shark vs. Octopus
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Predator or ghost of the deep? Choose your instincts.
In Kelp: Shark vs. Octopus , predator and camouflage compete in the South African kelp forest. One on one, two souls of the sea: the Pyjama Shark patrols, sniffs, strikes; the Common Octopus It dissolves into shadows and currents, deceives and survives. Hide and seek meets bluff and manipulation; deck-building and dice bag-building intertwine in a lethal dance.
Each creature has a path to victory: the Octopus plays cards, manages hidden/revealed blocks and devours seafood; the Shark explores with mitigatable dice rolls and special abilities to flush out prey. Three possible endings, zero certainties: attack , resist , or feast .
Why "Kelp" Captures You
- 🦈🫧 Pure Asymmetry : Two radically different but balanced experiences
- 👁️🗨️ Hidden movement & bluff : read your opponent or you will be read.
- 🃏🎲 Deck & dice bag building : customize the style and pace of your hunt
- 🌊 Vivid setting : tactics inspired by real animal behaviors
- ⚡ Constant tension : every turn can turn the game around
If you love tense and intelligent duels , with psychology at the table and choices that bite, Kelp is your sea: an elegant 1v1 , deep and as ruthless as nature itself.
Will you hide in the seaweed… or follow the trail of blood?
Kelp: Shark vs. Octopus
Product Details
🐸 HOW TO PLAY
A duel in the depths
In Kelp, two players face off in a unique ecosystem: the South African kelp forest. On one side is the common octopus, a master of deception and camouflage; on the other, the pyjama shark, a ruthless predator hell-bent on hunting down its prey.
The Octopus and the Art of Deception
The octopus uses a deck of cards to move stealthily, managing face-down and face-up tiles that simulate their ability to disguise themselves. The goal is to survive, bluff, and exploit resources to outwit the shark.
The shark and the predatory instinct
Whoever controls the shark patrols the territory and uses a bag of dice to hunt. Using rolls and special abilities, they try to locate and hit the octopus, mitigating their luck with powers that reflect their natural determination.
Deck-building and dice-bag building
The game's strength lies in the union of two souls: the octopus enriches his deck with new cards, while the shark upgrades his bag of dice. Each choice shapes the gameplay style and opens up opportunities for bluffing, deduction, and plot twists.
Three ways to win
The game ends when the shark successfully attacks the octopus, or when the octopus survives until the shark is exhausted, or if the octopus consumes all four shellfish. At the bottom of the kelp, only one will emerge victorious.
📦 BOX CONTENTS
1 Double-sided board
1 Miniature Shark
15 Blue Dice
10 Yellow Dice
10 Red Dice
23 Shark Cards
4 Growth Tiles
18 Blocks
24 Octopus Cards
6 Comparison Cards
1 Hand Size Token
2 cotton bags
🃏 SACHETS
44x68mm - Quantity 23
63x88mm - Quantity 34
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An asymmetric game for two predators. But only one will survive.
Extreme, immersive, total asymmetry
Kelp – Where the silence of the ocean hides the perfect hunt
The sea smells of tension.
In a remote corner of the South African kelp forest, an intelligent creature hides among the seaweed, shapeshifting, disappearing. It is the Octopus , master of deception. The other patrols its kingdom ferociously, sniffing the water for every movement. It is the Shark , pure strength, constant hunger.
Is the sea big enough for both of us? No.
Every turn is a held breath. Every card played is a subtle strategy, every die rolled an invisible blow.
Bluff, manipulation, deduction. This isn't about gambling, it's about surviving.
Kelp isn't a board game. It's a challenge for two predatory souls, and only one can master the depths.
Kelp: Shark vs. Octopus is an asymmetrical board game for two players where every game becomes a high-intensity mental battle. The Octopus plays with stealth, cards, and area management , blending into the map and trying to collect seafood to feed themselves or escape until the enemy is exhausted. The Shark, on the other hand, relies entirely on dice, special abilities, and territorial control , sniffing out every movement, ready to pounce.
The mechanics of deck-building, bag-building, hidden movement, and variable powers blend into a tactical symphony that rewards those who can read their opponent before they're discovered. It's a perfect title for those looking for tense, deep, but never boring games. And yes, it plays in under an hour. But it stays with you for days.
We played it, and it was like looking into each other's eyes... without knowing who will strike first 🐸
Kelp left us breathless. Not because of the marine theme, but because of the psychological depth of each decision. Sitting across from each other, you find yourself entering each other's minds. " Did he see me? Is he waiting for me? Can I risk it? "
Every game is different: sometimes you're the predator, other times you're just the cunning prey hoping to last an extra turn.
The production quality is off the charts : evocative illustrations, solid materials, and an almost cinematic attention to detail in the staging.
It's the kind of game that's unforgiving, but if you love tense duels and story-worthy matches, Kelp is your new evening ritual . Set the table, turn off the lights, and dive in.
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Cooperiamo.Poi ascoltiamo il capo.– FrogZen
Gioco in solo per rilassarmi.Litigo con me stesso.– SoloFrog
Mazzo perfetto.Pesco cinque zavorre.– Lady Meeple
Motore online.Al penultimo turno.– MechaFrog
Primo meeple posato.Posto sbagliato.– Capo Rana
Drafto con criterio.Ti nego la carta giusta.– Lady Croak
Spingo la fortuna.Lei non si muove.– Rana Fortuna
Tiro benissimo.Scrivo rimpianti.– Scribe Frog
Mi manca solo una carta.È nel tuo tableau.– Girinix
Elimino ogni sospetto.Tranne il colpevole.– SherFrog
Non mi affeziono.Sticker uno: lacrime.– Archivista Anfibio
È chiarissimo.Fino a pagina 17.– Maestro Ranaldo
Il downtime insegna la pazienza.E lo shopping di espansioni.– FrogBerto
Non è indecisione.È turismo nel regolamento.– La Rana Saggia
Cooperiamo.Poi ascoltiamo il capo.– FrogZen
Gioco in solo per rilassarmi.Litigo con me stesso.– SoloFrog
Mazzo perfetto.Pesco cinque zavorre.– Lady Meeple
Motore online.Al penultimo turno.– MechaFrog
Primo meeple posato.Posto sbagliato.– Capo Rana
Drafto con criterio.Ti nego la carta giusta.– Lady Croak
Spingo la fortuna.Lei non si muove.– Rana Fortuna
Tiro benissimo.Scrivo rimpianti.– Scribe Frog
Mi manca solo una carta.È nel tuo tableau.– Girinix
Elimino ogni sospetto.Tranne il colpevole.– SherFrog
Non mi affeziono.Sticker uno: lacrime.– Archivista Anfibio
È chiarissimo.Fino a pagina 17.– Maestro Ranaldo
Il downtime insegna la pazienza.E lo shopping di espansioni.– FrogBerto
Non è indecisione.È turismo nel regolamento.– La Rana Saggia
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