--- product_id: 227301678 title: "Arcane Wonders Aquatica: Cold Waters Expansion" brand: "arcane wonders" price: "¥12305" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Arcane Wonders" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/227301678-arcane-wonders-aquatica-cold-waters-expansion store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 60 min average playtime Up to 10 unique card actions/turn Top 500 Board Game Geek rank Arcane Wonders Aquatica: Cold Waters Expansion **Brand:** arcane wonders **Price:** ¥12305 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Dive into strategy, dominate the seas, and never miss the next wave of game night excitement! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arcane Wonders Aquatica: Cold Waters Expansion by arcane wonders - **How much does it cost?** ¥12305 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/227301678-arcane-wonders-aquatica-cold-waters-expansion) ## Best For - arcane wonders enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arcane wonders brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Gameplay:** Ranked #54 in Tom Vasel’s Top 100 and a fan favorite on Board Game Geek. - • **Engine-Building Mastery:** Craft powerful combos with up to 10 card actions per turn to outsmart your opponents. - • **Dynamic Player Interaction:** 1-4 players, ages 14+, with unpredictable moves that keep every game fresh and thrilling. - • **Perfect Game Night Companion:** Compact, visually stunning, and designed for 60 minutes of immersive family or friend play. - • **Strategic Depth Meets Accessibility:** Easy to learn, endlessly engaging—perfect for both casual and competitive players. ## Overview Aquatica is a top-rated strategic engine-building board game for 1-4 players aged 14+, featuring unique card combos, dynamic gameplay, and stunning artwork. With a 60-minute playtime and high rankings on Board Game Geek and Tom Vasel’s Top 100, it’s the perfect blend of accessibility and depth for family game nights and strategy enthusiasts alike. ## Description The waters of Aquatica has been prospering for centuries. With wise and noble Sea-Kings all sea creatures lived in peace and serenity. But one day everything changed...Cold waters of the North Ocean rushed into warm waters of Aquatica because of underwater volcanoes’ eruptions. Immediate and strong climate changes brought unexpected consequences. This expansion for Aquatica consists of several modules. It includes all necessary components for the fifth player, which can be used with the basic game, but also brings new type of locations, new cards of Ocean’s creatures, and alternative mechanic, replacing the goal-track in the basic game. Review: Easy to learn...lots of strategy - My husband & I game...a LOT. This is a great addition! Very easy to get started. We like that you don't have to continually track resources-you use them with each turn. Also, this type of game where you don't know who won until the end is something we like. It keeps you motivated to keep trying and not give up! As with card games, it helps to know the card verbiage so as you play more, this is easier. Now, the strategy! You could have your next 2 or so moves figured out, and another player does something to mess you up! So, it's a game where you're constantly thinking, analyzing and evaluating your moves. It's also based on cards that you acquire...but you can select, unlike some games where it's a 'blind draw'...we like the selection. Very few minis...again, less to track! Our only complaint...the ink on the 'wild' mantas...it's just too dark. We will find a bright permanent thin sharpie to write over them. Other than that...well-designed and great replayability! Once you get the hang of it (by the 2nd game for us) it plays reasonably quickly for 2 people. Have not tried with more than 2 yet or the solo. We already want to try the Cold Water expansion (we own already), and just ordered the Reef today as we like it that much!! If you're new to gaming, this is a great, entry-level game with good mechanics! Review: Fun simple engine building game with stunning artwork - Tom V. of the Dice tower channel on YouTube does an excellent review of this game and I would highly recommend you look at this if your on the fence. Below is my personal review. Fantastic engine builder and stunning beautiful artwork on the cards. This game is extremely simple to learn. I will probably use it as a go to game when children are running around because it doesn’t require a huge amount of attention but still engaging enough for competitive board gamers. Pros: Easy to learn Art work on the box and the cards are absolutely stunning The manta tokens are really really nice (3D) Everything fits in the box very well Truly 40min-1hr play time Cons: 1. I wished there was more variety in the cards you can recruit. - Everyone starts out with the same 5 cards and then you start to buy different characters which gives it an asymmetrical note, however there are duplicates of the characters everyone can buy (about 2 each) and there are only about 10 or so different characters. The expansion to this game will help this but I still am left wanting more. 2. The cards are a bit lacking in quality. - although many many many boardgames don’t have the same material of cards that this game does I wished they were a little sturdier. Especially the location cards. I can see the edges getting bent or damaged if someone doesn’t take card inserting the card into the player board. I bought card sleeves for the character card but the location cards are a different size of card so there’s not much that can be done to protect the thin material. 3. The game could become stale after 10 or 15 times of playing - there isn’t a massive amount of depth to this game (pun intended) so for those looking for a drastically different game every time you won’t get it here. More character cards would solve this problem to some extent and there is 1 expansion with the hope of more. All in all I love this game. The cover is beautiful, the components are fantastic (with the exception of my high expectations for card material) and the game is easy to jump into. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone looking for a simple game that has elements of engine building and card and timing management. ## Features - Dice Tower Essential! - Adds 5th player to the game! - Requires base game 'Aquatica' to play - Item Package Weight: 1.8 pounds ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08BTNHSDZ | | Age Range Description | 12 years | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #71,845 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,633 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Arcane Wonders | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable | | Color | Blue | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (425) | | Edition | Aquatica Base Game | | Educational Objective | Enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning | | Estimated Playing Time | 60 Minutes | | Genre | Family, Strategy | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00853211004660 | | Included Components | Aquatica | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 2.7 x 11.7 x 11.6 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 11.6"L x 11.7"W | | Item Type Name | Game | | Item Weight | 1200 Grams | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Arcane Wonders | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 144.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | DTE10AQAWG | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 | | Model Number | AWGDTE10AQ | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 1 to 4 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Set Name | Aquatica | | Size | Standard | | Subject Character | Sea-King | | Theme | Strategy | | UPC | 853211004660 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Arcane Wonders Aquatica: Cold Waters Expansion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61w8rCz9-PL.jpg) ![Arcane Wonders Aquatica: Cold Waters Expansion - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71o2dhleUAL.jpg) ![Arcane Wonders Aquatica: Cold Waters Expansion - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zgJNYOeNL.jpg) ![Arcane Wonders Aquatica: Cold Waters Expansion - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61J8qVmOK7L.jpg) ![Arcane Wonders Aquatica: Cold Waters Expansion - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CsPr4qXQL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Edition** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What version is it?** A: Based on comparing the box cover logos to the BGG list of versions I assume it is the 2nd edition. Though I don't know what was changed besides adding Dice Tower Essentials to the box **Q: What edition is this?** A: The 2nd Edition Dice Tower Essentials Line **Q: Is this the updated version as featured on Dice Tower?** A: Yes this is the newer version **Q: Is this the version with flimsy cards?** A: The cards are solid and don’t seem flimsy at all. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to learn...lots of strategy *by A***R on December 26, 2024* My husband & I game...a LOT. This is a great addition! Very easy to get started. We like that you don't have to continually track resources-you use them with each turn. Also, this type of game where you don't know who won until the end is something we like. It keeps you motivated to keep trying and not give up! As with card games, it helps to know the card verbiage so as you play more, this is easier. Now, the strategy! You could have your next 2 or so moves figured out, and another player does something to mess you up! So, it's a game where you're constantly thinking, analyzing and evaluating your moves. It's also based on cards that you acquire...but you can select, unlike some games where it's a 'blind draw'...we like the selection. Very few minis...again, less to track! Our only complaint...the ink on the 'wild' mantas...it's just too dark. We will find a bright permanent thin sharpie to write over them. Other than that...well-designed and great replayability! Once you get the hang of it (by the 2nd game for us) it plays reasonably quickly for 2 people. Have not tried with more than 2 yet or the solo. We already want to try the Cold Water expansion (we own already), and just ordered the Reef today as we like it that much!! If you're new to gaming, this is a great, entry-level game with good mechanics! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun simple engine building game with stunning artwork *by C***S on May 27, 2022* Tom V. of the Dice tower channel on YouTube does an excellent review of this game and I would highly recommend you look at this if your on the fence. Below is my personal review. Fantastic engine builder and stunning beautiful artwork on the cards. This game is extremely simple to learn. I will probably use it as a go to game when children are running around because it doesn’t require a huge amount of attention but still engaging enough for competitive board gamers. Pros: Easy to learn Art work on the box and the cards are absolutely stunning The manta tokens are really really nice (3D) Everything fits in the box very well Truly 40min-1hr play time Cons: 1. I wished there was more variety in the cards you can recruit. - Everyone starts out with the same 5 cards and then you start to buy different characters which gives it an asymmetrical note, however there are duplicates of the characters everyone can buy (about 2 each) and there are only about 10 or so different characters. The expansion to this game will help this but I still am left wanting more. 2. The cards are a bit lacking in quality. - although many many many boardgames don’t have the same material of cards that this game does I wished they were a little sturdier. Especially the location cards. I can see the edges getting bent or damaged if someone doesn’t take card inserting the card into the player board. I bought card sleeves for the character card but the location cards are a different size of card so there’s not much that can be done to protect the thin material. 3. The game could become stale after 10 or 15 times of playing - there isn’t a massive amount of depth to this game (pun intended) so for those looking for a drastically different game every time you won’t get it here. More character cards would solve this problem to some extent and there is 1 expansion with the hope of more. All in all I love this game. The cover is beautiful, the components are fantastic (with the exception of my high expectations for card material) and the game is easy to jump into. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone looking for a simple game that has elements of engine building and card and timing management. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favorite comfort games *by W***I on April 2, 2025* This game is very easy to learn and highly immersive. It involves strategy which can be shared with friends or played solo. The artwork is great and the playtime is anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour, so it makes a fun little fill type game with your group or your family. The card keeper is unique and truly goes with this theme. After choosing your sea king you must strategize to gain the most points from a combination of the mantas and gaining points from conquering or purchasing locations. All of this with an underwater theme. This is definitely a gameboard essential. ## Frequently Bought Together - Aquatica | Board Game | Strategy Game for Teens and Adults | Family Game Night | Entertainment | Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | 60 Minutes Playtime - AEG & Flatout Games | Cascadia - Award-Winning Board Game Set in the Pacific Northwest | Easy to Learn | Quick to Play | Ages 10+ - Stonemaier Games: Wingspan (Base Game) by Elizabeth Hargrave | A Relaxing, Award-Winning Strategy Board Game About Birds for Adults and Family | 1-5 Players, 70 Mins, Ages 14+ --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/227301678-arcane-wonders-aquatica-cold-waters-expansion](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/227301678-arcane-wonders-aquatica-cold-waters-expansion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*