Tidemark is a narrative skirmish wargame focused on survival in a flooded, dystopian world. Players control small crews of mismatched survivors (max 6 models per player) navigating a city submerged by a carnivorous, magical algae known as “The Ichor”.
Core Gameplay and Mechanics
Setting & Objective: Survivors from the “Islands of the Great Cay” navigate a drowned city, collecting “Tin”—the only material capable of repelling The Ichor—to survive.
Combat Style: The game features a lethal mix of melee (sword fighting/wrestling), shooting, and throwing, with a specific focus on pushing opponents into The Ichor, which acts as an instant-death hazard.
Table Size & Length: Designed for 3×3 foot tables, with games lasting approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Campaign Play: The game supports 2-8 player campaigns where crews gain experience, skills, and injuries while trying to gather enough Tin to escape to safety.
Key Mechanic – Tin Management: Players must manage Tin tokens to purchase equipment and survive, with gameplay often revolving around holding ground or pushing enemies to the edge.
Components
The game is available digitally and includes: Core rules with illustrations by DarthMolls. Six scenarios for campaign play. A roster sheet for tracking crew progress. 32 pieces of equipment and 10 character backgrounds. Full-color tokens for tracking statuses.
Tidemark is noted for being a, fast-paced, narrative-driven experience where positioning and hazardous terrain play a major role in survival.
