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product_id: 611764957
title: "Seas of Strife - Rio Grande Games, Trick Taking Card Game, Ages 14+, 3-6 Players, 45 Min"
brand: "rio grande games"
price: "$124"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Rio Grande Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/611764957-seas-of-strife-rio-grande-games-trick-taking-card-game
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region: New Zealand
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# 30-60 min playtime, ideal for quick yet strategic sessions 3-6 players, perfect for group dynamics Multi-round gameplay with evolving tactics Seas of Strife - Rio Grande Games, Trick Taking Card Game, Ages 14+, 3-6 Players, 45 Min

**Brand:** rio grande games
**Price:** $124
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Outsmart the sea, avoid the tricks, and sail to victory!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seas of Strife - Rio Grande Games, Trick Taking Card Game, Ages 14+, 3-6 Players, 45 Min by rio grande games
- **How much does it cost?** $124 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/611764957-seas-of-strife-rio-grande-games-trick-taking-card-game)

## Best For

- rio grande games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rio grande games brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Quick Setup, No Fuss:** No assembly or batteries needed—just dive straight into the action.
- • **Navigate Chaotic Strategy:** Outwit opponents with timing, bluffing, and clever card play to stay afloat.
- • **Dynamic Multi-Round Battles:** Each round shifts alliances and tactics, keeping every game fresh and unpredictable.
- • **Master the Art of Avoidance:** Win by taking the fewest tricks—flip the classic card game strategy on its head.
- • **Perfect for Social Game Nights:** Designed for 3-6 players, it’s the ultimate icebreaker and competitive challenge.

## Overview

Seas of Strife is a fast-paced, trick-taking card game for 3-6 players aged 14+, where the goal is to avoid winning tricks. Played over multiple rounds lasting 30-60 minutes, it challenges players to outmaneuver opponents through timing, bluffing, and strategic play. Manufactured by Rio Grande Games in the USA, this compact, no-assembly game delivers dynamic, social gameplay perfect for competitive game nights.

## Description

SEA OF STRIFE: A clear and beautiful day at sea! That’s what you had planned when you left port this morning. Unfortunately, the ocean is often fickle, and today has turned out to be no exception. Now you must face a variety of hazards before you can reach safety! Can you navigate the troubled waters to return to port with your boat (and your sanity) intact? Seas of Strife is a trick-taking card game where the players try to avoid taking tricks! Each player has a hand of cards. In each turn, every player will play one card. Once each player has played a card, the player that played the “best” card takes all of the cards just played, also called a “trick.” However, the goal of the game is to take the fewest tricks each round, so avoid playing the best card as much as you can. Sometimes your opponents will conspire against you, forcing you to take a trick against your wishes. But, with clever play, you might be the only one who safely makes it back to port! Seas of Strife is played over several rounds. A round consists of as many “tricks” as the number of cards each player has at the beginning of the round. Type: Card Games. Players: 3-6 Players. Length: 30-60 minutes. This is Texas Showdown by Mark Major re-themed.

Review: Beth Sobel is one of my favorite board game artists. She has does a fantastic job once again with the art for this game. The game is a fun take on truck-taking. Nice quality cards. The game is easy to learn and provides some fun strategy. Quick and easy game. Travels very nicely. The box lid is a bit loose so you may want to rubber band it or put it in a ziploc bag when traveling. That is How Lou Sees It.
Review: I played this at my local boardgame meet and I had to have it. Was only available on desertcart for the actual price. Used copies were more expensive and also harder to find. Worth it. East to teach and play.

## Features

- TRICK-TAKING TWIST: In this nautical card game, the goal is to avoid winning tricks—each round, players play one card and the best card wins the trick, but fewer tricks mean a better chance at victory.
- CHAOTIC STRATEGY: Players must outwit their opponents, who can manipulate play to force others to take tricks. Timing, card choice, and bluffing are key to staying afloat and avoiding unwanted wins.
- MULTIPLE ROUNDS: The game is played over several rounds, with each round consisting of as many tricks as cards dealt. This allows for evolving tactics and shifting alliances across the sea.
- PLAYER COUNT & TIME: Ideal for 3–6 players, Sea of Strife delivers a fast-paced, strategic card experience in 30–60 minutes, perfect for group game nights and competitive card players alike.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Model Number | RIO639 |
| Number of Game Players | 3-6 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Product Dimensions | 12.07 x 9.53 x 3.18 cm; 140.61 g |
| Item model number | RIO639 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Manufacturer | Rio Grande Games |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item Weight | 141 g |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Number of Players:** 3-6
- **Brand:** Rio Grande Games
- **Theme:** Game
- **Material:** Cardboard

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***T on 24 June 2025*

Beth Sobel is one of my favorite board game artists. She has does a fantastic job once again with the art for this game. The game is a fun take on truck-taking. Nice quality cards. The game is easy to learn and provides some fun strategy. Quick and easy game. Travels very nicely. The box lid is a bit loose so you may want to rubber band it or put it in a ziploc bag when traveling. That is How Lou Sees It.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***6 on 11 July 2025*

I played this at my local boardgame meet and I had to have it. Was only available on Amazon for the actual price. Used copies were more expensive and also harder to find. Worth it. East to teach and play.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***R on 7 December 2024*

This is a very simple game and is fun. Takes some thinking but results are different each time.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*