Beach Bandits

Snag tasty fries, ruffle rival stashes, and lead your flock of greedy seagulls to victory in a fast-paced, take-that card game where you keep your eyes on the beach treats.

Beach Bandits (published by Happy Camper Games) turns seaside boardwalk scavenging into a high-octane "take-that" card duel. Moving away from complex engine building, long setup phases, or board movement, this light card game focuses on hand management, tactical disruption, and quick-witted card play. The primary gameplay objective centers on stash building: players take on the role of mischievous gulls competing to build the highest-scoring stash of stolen beach treats—from hot french fries to ice cream cones—before the deck runs out

The primary mechanical hurdle revolves around managing the dual functionality of your cards. On every turn, players face a clever dilemma: play cards into your own personal stash to lock down high point values, or willingly hand cards over to an opponent to trigger immediate, disruptive special actions. Giving away cards allows you to swap treats between stashes, steal valuable snacks, or ruffle a rival's hand. Designed for 2 to 4 players aged 8 and up, a complete match plays out in a breezy 15 minutes. To claim victory, players must read the table, time their disruptive plays, and pull off a clever "End Gull" endgame strategy to out-score rival scavengers.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 8+ Years
Publisher: Happy Camper Games
Play Time: 15 Minutes
Player Count: 2-4 Players
Complexity: Light (Hand Management, Take-That, Set Collection)

What's in the Box?

• 72 Beach Cards
• 1 Rulebook