ECO: Coral Reef

ECO: Coral Reef is a strategic tile-laying board game where players collaborate to create a vibrant coral reef by placing tiles featuring marine life illustrations. Each player assumes the role of a marine biologist aiming to advance their sea turtle towards the waterline by completing missions and matching coral species. The game accommodates 2 to 4 players aged 14 and above, with an average playtime of 30 to 60 minutes.

Gameplay Overview:

• Objective: Players work together to construct a shared coral reef, matching tiles to complete missions and advance their sea turtles.
• Mechanics: Players take turns drawing and placing tiles, aiming to match species and complete mission objectives. Successful matches and completed missions allow players to advance their sea turtles, moving them closer to the waterline and victory.
• Tile Placement: Tiles feature watercolor illustrations of marine life, and players earn points by matching corals and species. Strategic placement is key to completing missions and advancing in the game.

Components:

• 60 cardboard tiles
• 1 scoreboard
• 4 turtle meeples
• 8 gems