
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,738
- BGG rating
- 7.3
España 1936
- 2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2007

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Aguila Roja is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Antonio Catalán and Bascu and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Cooperative Game.
In the board game of "Aguila Roja", players interpret the characters in the series, during the scenes that occur in the Village. One, two or three players (depending on total number of players) are trying to prevent the Commissioner continue with its plans to capture "Aguila Roja" and kill the King, while a player moves to the Commissioner and is carry out their own. During the game will be happening plot, represent adventure television series. To try resolve these plots, players use cards to move around the board representing the town and its surroundings. En el juego de Tablero de Águila Roja, los jugadores interpretan a los personajes de la serie, durante las Tramas que ocurren en la Villa. Uno, dos o tres jugadores (dependiendo del número total de jugadores) intentan impedir que el Comisario lleve adelante sus planes de capturar a Águila Roja y matar al Rey, mientras que un jugador mueve al Comisario y trata de llevar a cabo los suyos. Durante la partida se irán sucediéndo Tramas, que representarán aventuras de la serie de televisión. Para tratar de resolver estas tramas, los jugadores usan cartas para moverse por el tablero que representa la Villa y sus alrededores.
Aguila Roja 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 Aguila Roja is 90 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 Aguila Roja for ages 12 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.
Aguila Roja has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Aguila Roja belongs to these categories: Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Cooperative Game. 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 Aguila Roja are: Antonio Catalán and Bascu. 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 Aguila Roja 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.