Elizabeth Hargrave, the esteemed board game designer who brought us the avian delights of hit Eurogame Wingspan, has returned with the delightfully seaside-themed Sanibel. In this latest board game, Hargrave delivers us to the sandy isles of Florida for a nature-inspired foray into the timeless hobby of beachcombing. But as does every scavenged shell and gnarled piece of driftwood, Sanibel harbours a hidden story.
Speaking to Hargrave, I learned that Sanibel isn't just a game about collecting and collating oceanic detritus. It's as much a cozy contender for best board game as it is a time capsule, seeking to reawaken the nostalgia-starved hearts of kindred holidaymakers. It's a delicate dive into deep-seated family values of curiosity and compromise. Moreover, Sanibel marks a final farewell of a dedicated daughter in mourning of her late father.
