Sync or Swim cover
2022BGG rank #6,245

Sync or Swim

by Lucas Hedgren, Divya Hedgren · Bézier Games

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Players3–6
Time30–45m
ComplexityLight
Age14+

About the game

What is Sync or Swim?

Inspired by real life synchronized swimming, Sync or Swim focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and communication. Each round, teammates plan the perfect routine while taking direction from the team captain. The clock starts and players start trading, placing, and diving for cards to get their performance just right. As your team progresses through each round, the routines become more challenging and throw all sorts of twists your way! At the end of each round, the free app judges your performance based on your timing and accuracy—You and your friends will discover creative tactics for better strategies and scores each time you play. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Action TimerCooperative GameHand ManagementMelding and SplayingReal-TimeScore-and-Reset GameSet CollectionTrading

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameSports

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in Sync or Swim?
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