Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. There is nothing to buy, no subscription and no advertising. You simply open the page and play.

No. Shells, points, hearts and boons only exist inside the game and have no value outside it. Nothing can be cashed out or exchanged.

The Tide Window is a welcome gift, not a wager. It turns once per browser session by itself and gives one boon for the round.

Not in the same session. Close the browser tab or window to start a new session and the window will turn again.

Select a glowing ledge, then choose Heron, Net or Otter. Select a ledge that already holds a defender to raise its level, if you have enough shells.

Yes. Tab moves between ledges; keys pick a defender, U or Enter upgrades, N calls the next wave and P pauses. The full hint sits under the game.

Only in your own browser's local storage. Clearing site data resets it, and it is never sent to us.

Yes. On narrow screens the inlet turns upright and the controls move below the board.

No. There are no accounts, logins or forms anywhere on the site.

The site is meant for adults aged 19 and over only.

Write to our support address from the contact page. Tell us your browser, device and the wave where it happened.