--- product_id: 542701841 title: "- Seas of Strife Trick Taking Card Game Strategy 3-6 Players Ages 14+" brand: "rio grande games" price: "VT7612" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Rio Grande Games" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/542701841-seas-of-strife-trick-taking-card-game-strategy-3-6 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 30-60 min playtime, fits busy schedules Multi-round play, evolving strategy 3-6 players, perfect for group dynamics - Seas of Strife Trick Taking Card Game Strategy 3-6 Players Ages 14+ **Brand:** rio grande games **Price:** VT7612 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚓ Outsmart, bluff, and sail to victory in the ultimate trick-avoidance card game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - Seas of Strife Trick Taking Card Game Strategy 3-6 Players Ages 14+ by rio grande games - **How much does it cost?** VT7612 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/542701841-seas-of-strife-trick-taking-card-game-strategy-3-6) ## Best For - rio grande games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rio grande games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dynamic Multi-Round Battles:** Each round shifts tactics and alliances, keeping every game fresh and unpredictable. - • **Master the Art of Avoidance:** Win by taking the fewest tricks—flip the classic trick-taking game on its head. - • **Stunning Nautical Theme & Art:** Beth Sobel’s captivating artwork brings the sea’s drama to your tabletop. - • **Perfect for Social Game Nights:** Supports 3-6 players with a quick 30-60 minute playtime—ideal for millennial meetups. - • **Strategic Chaos on the High Seas:** Outwit opponents with timing, bluffing, and clever card play to stay afloat. ## Overview Seas of Strife is a fast-paced, strategic trick-taking card game for 3-6 players aged 14+, where the goal is to avoid winning tricks. Featuring multiple rounds and dynamic player interaction, it offers 30-60 minutes of engaging gameplay with beautiful nautical-themed art by Beth Sobel. Perfect for game nights, it challenges players to outwit opponents through timing, bluffing, and evolving tactics. ## 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: Fun Trick-Taking Game - 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: Fantastic game - bring it to parties! - Great card game that plays up to 6 well. It is the same game as Texas Showdown, just skinned for sailing. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C2QFB4YG | | Best Sellers Rank | #118,995 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #3,137 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (57) | | Item Weight | 5 ounces | | Item model number | RIO639 | | Manufacturer | Rio Grande Games | | Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up | | Product Dimensions | 4.75 x 3.75 x 1.25 inches | | Release date | May 1, 2023 | ## Images ![- Seas of Strife Trick Taking Card Game Strategy 3-6 Players Ages 14+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fHfrlPgjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Trick-Taking Game *by H***T on June 24, 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic game - bring it to parties! *by J***N on August 28, 2025* Great card game that plays up to 6 well. It is the same game as Texas Showdown, just skinned for sailing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use alternative rules *by D***R on August 23, 2024* This game is great. I decided to research and find the rules online as it is easier for me to read. I realized the rules in the box aren’t as extensive. I played the game the way the original game maker intended. I used the variant and never played with the rules in the box. I totally enjoyed the game. It is a neat take on trick taking where the lead suit can change. Google the rules so you can see the variants. There are two if I recall correctly. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rio Grande Games Seas of Strife - Rio Grande Games, Trick Taking -Card Game, Ages 14+, 3-6 Players, 45 Min - Grandpa Beck's Games Skull King - The Ultimate Pirate Trick Taking Card Game | from The Creators of Cover Your Assets | 2-8 Players Ages 8+ --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/542701841-seas-of-strife-trick-taking-card-game-strategy-3-6](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/542701841-seas-of-strife-trick-taking-card-game-strategy-3-6) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*