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- BGG #25,364
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Aargh!
2005
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 3+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Aargh! is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Aaron Weissblum and its main mechanics are Memory.
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About the game
Publisher's blurb: Yo Ho Ho and a Box O' Fun! Go for the gold in this game of treasure matching using your memory skills. But watch out for the Skull & Crossbones or your precious gold will get taken away. The person with the most gold in the end wins! Children's game, box says Ages 3 and up. A variant on the Memory type games, the twist is that you are trying to match the tile that was turned over second by the person who went before you, so a little harder than the standard game. Get pirate gold tokens when you make correct matches, lose gold by turning over the Skull & Crossbones. Whoever has the most gold at the end wins the game.
Questions and answers
Aargh! supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Aargh! is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Aargh! for ages 3 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Aargh! has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Aargh! belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Memory, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Aargh! are: Aaron Weissblum. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Aargh! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.