The 2-Player Asymmetric Board Game of Shark vs. Octopus

Choose to be the Shark or the Octopus and embark on an intense fight for survival in an underwater Kelp forest.

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Who will win? Shark vs. Octopus

Take the role of the Octopus, skillfully navigating the board with cards and hidden moves, or become the Shark, patrolling your territory, rolling dice, and unleashing unique abilities to track down the elusive Octopus.

A truly asymmetrical game. In Kelp, each player achieves victory in a different way. The octopus player uses cards to hide and manipulate pieces on the board, and the shark player uses dice, moves around the board trying to hunt the octopus. 

Deckbuilder meets dice bag builder.
Hide and seek meets bluffing and manipulation.

A game by Carl Robinson.
Art by Weberson Santiago.

2 Player asymmetric

40 - 60 minutes

Ages 10+

Stunning Illustrations, Top-Notch Custom Components

Set in a mesmerizing Kelp forest off the coast of South Africa, beautifully illustrated by Weberson Santiago. All  components are designed to enhance every aspect of your gameplay.

Info & Credits

Game Design: Carl Robinson
Game Development: Sönke Schmidt
Illustrations: Weberson Santiago
Graphic Design: Sönke Schmidt
Editor: Laia Gonzalez
Publisher: Wonderbow Games
Year of release: 2024