- BGG rank
- BGG #2,024
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Abandon All Artichokes
2020
Rules assistance for Abandon All Artichokes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Abandon All Artichokes
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Abandon All Artichokes is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Emma Larkins and its main mechanics are Race, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
About the game
Abandon All Artichokes isn't your garden-variety card game! A bumper-crop of prickly produce has overtaken your patch, and there's only one choice: abandon all artichokes! Prune your deck by harvesting fresh vegetables, each with a special power that lets you swap, discard, or compost cards. You need luck, strategy, and a green thumb to grow a winning hand! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Devir
- Arclight Games
- Popcorn Games
- AMIGO
- uplay.it edizioni
- Magellan
- Reflexshop
- Gigamic
- Gamewright
- White Goblin Games
Questions and answers
Abandon All Artichokes 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 Abandon All Artichokes 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 Abandon All Artichokes for ages 10 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.
Abandon All Artichokes has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Abandon All Artichokes belongs to these categories: Card Game and Farming. Its main mechanics are Race, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Abandon All Artichokes are: Emma Larkins. 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 Abandon All Artichokes 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.