Aqua

Aqua is a serene and strategic 2-player card game from Taiwan’s Sunrise Tornado Game Studio. Players take on the role of museum curators building a water-themed art exhibit using cleverly placed cards. Each player scores either rows or columns based on their alignment goals. Flip face-down cards, place visitor tokens, and use special boat cards to enhance scoring opportunities. Rows and columns only count if they total between 10–20 points, demanding balance over brute force. Elegant in both art and gameplay, Aqua delivers deep tactical play in just 15–20 minutes, making it perfect for couples, abstract lovers, or fans of artistic, minimalist board games. A rare indie gem from Asia.