
- BGG rating
- 7.3
ARGH: Goodies
- 2–4 players
- 5–15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2017

2017
Rules assistance for ARGH
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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ARGH is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Romaric Galonnier and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck.
"Revolt! Yes, my dear fellow animals, revolt against the humans who exploit us! I am a lab rat who broke free, and I will have my vengeance over those humans! Join me and together we shall blow up this place, the symbol of our oppression!" —Ratchet, Leader of Animals Revolt aGainst Humans, a.k.a. ARGH In ARGH, a minimalist game with bluff and deduction, your mission is to find allies and the components to build a bomb. Avoid the humans and the animals that remain faithful to them. Make smart deductions and careful propositions, and thanks to you ARGH will become a landmark in the history of the struggle for animal liberation.
ARGH 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 ARGH is 5–15 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 ARGH for ages 8 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.
ARGH has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
ARGH belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck. 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 ARGH are: Romaric Galonnier. 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 ARGH 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.