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Argoat
2017
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- 3–5 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 3 players
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Argoat is a board game released in 2017 for 3–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Y. Ohashi.
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About the game
Stories claim that Eden is a land of beauty beyond compare and that its residents are bestowed with eternal life. However, the way to Eden is not open to all. Should it be discovered, the paradise will once again fade into darkness. In order to discern its exact location near a frontier town, you must first seek the eight Fragments of Ancient Knowledge hidden across the land. But when you arrive, you discover other outsiders with the same goal. In Argoat, the world is built progressively over the course of the game. You will need to gather knowledge as new elements appear. Sometimes you'll have the chance to negotiate with others to obtain this knowledge. Will you be the first to discover Eden by gathering the eight Fragments of Ancient Knowledge and find where Eden sleeps? The English edition, published by Japanime Games, includes the english rules and new custom shaped meeples. The original Japanese rulebook has rules both Japanese and English, and contains English paste-ups for the cards.
Questions and answers
Argoat supports 3–5 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 Argoat is 45–60 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 Argoat 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.
Argoat has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Argoat belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Argoat and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Argoat are: Y. Ohashi. 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 Argoat 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.