Finspan: Sharks & Reefs Expansion

About this product

More sharks. More reef-building. More depth for your Finspan ocean.

An official Finspan expansion from Stonemaier Games for players who already own the base game.

A marine-themed board game expansion that adds sharks, coral reefs, new fish cards, and fresh scoring options to Finspan.

Product Description

Dive deeper into the world of Finspan with the Sharks & Reefs Expansion, a beautiful add-on that brings coral reef habitats, powerful sharks, and new strategic choices to your ocean.

This expansion adds new fish cards, coral tokens, reef overlays, achievement tiles, player aids, and updated scoring components. Players can now grow coral reefs in their dive sites, unlock new fish abilities, and score extra points for completed reefs. Sharks also bring a more dramatic twist to the ocean, scattering schools and creating new opportunities as the game unfolds.

Designed for players who already enjoy Finspan, Sharks & Reefs gives the base game more variety, more tactical decisions, and a fresh marine ecosystem to explore.

Main game required: This is an expansion and cannot be played on its own.
[Link to Finspan base game here]

Why you’ll love it

• Adds a fresh reef-building layer – grow coral reefs in your ocean and use them to unlock new options, stronger fish plays, and extra scoring opportunities.

• More variety for Finspan fans – new fish cards, starter fish, achievements, and player aids help make each game feel different.

• Sharks add exciting new tension – powerful shark abilities shake up your ocean and create fresh tactical moments.

• New scoring possibilities – coral tokens are worth points, and completed reefs can score bonus points at the end of the game.

• Keeps the same smooth Finspan feel – it expands the base game without turning it into a completely different experience.

• Great for repeat players – ideal for families, couples, and board game fans who already know Finspan and want more depth.

Quick Details

• Expansion type: Finspan board game expansion
• Main game required: Yes, Finspan is required to play
• Number of players: 1 to 5
• Recommended age group: 10 years and up
• Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
• Game type: Competitive board game expansion
• Play style: Strategy, engine-building, card play, marine ecosystem building
• Theme: Ocean life, sharks, coral reefs, marine research
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Publisher: Stonemaier Games
• Designer: Michael O’Connell
• Developed by: David Gordon and Elizabeth Hargrave
• Artists: Ana María Martínez and Catalina Martínez

In the Box

• 5 coral reef overlays
• 3 achievement tiles
• 75 fish cards
• 5 starter fish cards
• 90 coral tokens
• 5 player aids
• 1 achievement board
• 1 scorepad
• 3 replacement Nautoma decision cards
• 1 Nautoma player aid card
• 3 replacement Nautoma achievement cards

Good to Know

• This is an expansion for Finspan and cannot be played without the base game.

• The expansion adds coral reef overlays that cover part of each player’s ocean mat, bringing a new reef-building layer to the game.

• Coral can score points at the end of the game, with extra bonuses for complete reefs.

• The expansion also updates solo play with replacement Nautoma cards and coral scoring.

• Best suited to customers who already enjoy Finspan and want more fish cards, more scoring options, and more variety.

Care & Maintenance

Store the cards, coral tokens, overlays, and player aids neatly in the box after play. Keep the components dry and away from direct sunlight or moisture. Handle the cards with clean hands to help preserve the artwork and keep the game looking fresh for many future plays.