- BGG rank
- BGG #16,461
- BGG rating
- 6.1
¡Abordaje!
2015
Rules assistance for ¡Abordaje!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10–25 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for ¡Abordaje!
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¡Abordaje! is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 10–25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by César Gómez Bernardino and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
About the game
¡Abordaje! ("Boarding!") is a fast, tactical two-player game of fighting to take control over the enemy ship. The game uses a drafting card mechanism with players giving orders simultaneously to their crews and trying to anticipate which orders the enemy is going to use. During a round, each player plays five of the twelve "Boarding Cards" over the battlefield trying to maneuver with his men and get advantage over his enemy will trying to counter his actions. At the end of each of the six rounds, players check whether they have control over any enemy deck, try to capture the enemy captain if possible, and score points. A player wins if he takes permanent control of three of the five enemy decks, exterminates the opposing crew, or if after the sixth turn he has more VP than his rival.
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- (Web published)
- GDM Games
Questions and answers
¡Abordaje! supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for ¡Abordaje! is 10–25 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 ¡Abordaje! 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.
¡Abordaje! has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
¡Abordaje! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 ¡Abordaje! are: César Gómez Bernardino. 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 ¡Abordaje! 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.