Oh Crab!

Escaped crabs race for the sea, chaining cards across a modular beach board.

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 60 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up8+
β˜… 5.6 Β· BGG #11,255

Who it's for

Groups who enjoy light racing games with a card-chaining puzzle layer and a fun, low-stakes beach theme.

Not for you if…

You dislike having your hand forcibly discarded by obstacles; losing your cards to a gull or sandcastle can feel like a setback.

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Vibe's take

Playful and a little chaotic; the icon-chaining rewards planning ahead, but obstacles and rival crabs can force you to discard your hand and rest, turning a strong lead into a scramble.

About this game

Oh Crab! is a race across a modular beach as escaped crabs scramble for the safety of the sea. Each round, players play a card face down, then chain matching icon halves across successive turns to unlock extra moves or shells, all while dodging sandcastles, rubbish, hungry gulls, and each other.

Modular, two-sided beach boardChain card icons for bonus movesRace to the safe sea first
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Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 3–5

Duration

40–60 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

2.0 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.6/10

Rank #11,255

116 ratings

Published

2025