- BGG rank
- BGG #24,767
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Gobblin' Goblins
- 2–12 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #18,443
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Arkosa
2021
Rules assistance for Arkosa
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 50–100 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Arkosa
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Arkosa is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 50–100 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Angela Dickens and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Trading.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #436
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dead of Winter: The Long Night
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #256
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
- 2–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #74
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Pandemic Legacy: Season 2
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #437
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Above and Below
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,240
- BGG rating
- 4.8
Artifact
- 2–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #60
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Pandemic Legacy: Season 0
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #164
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Iberia
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #175
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Pandemic
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #573
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Reign of Cthulhu
- 2–4 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,215
- BGG rating
- 7.4
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
- 1–5 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,128
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2020
About the game
In Arkosa, you’ll be developing your bunker, recruiting unique new colonists and trying to keep your population happy, fed, rested and breathing. However, the planet won’t make it easy for you. There’ll be regular attacks from the resident hostiles to contend with, plus a whole bunch of unique events that can occur to your intrepid explorers while they are out in the wastelands. In order to claim victory you’ll need a well organised, productive and happy bunker. But only one colony will win the grand prize... a ticket off the planet. Each player will build and take charge of their own bunker. They will then compete to have the best reputation over the course of 3 rounds. Players will earn reputation points by recruiting new colonists, building new rooms, keeping their colony happy and making successful bribes. The player with the most reputation points at the end of the game will be rescued from planet Arkosa and declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the colony with the highest morale will take the victory. Arkosa is a 1-4 player, tableau and action pool building board game. The approximate playtime is around 25 minutes per player and the game is suitable for age 14+. —description from the designer
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Toon Hammer
Questions and answers
Arkosa supports 1–4 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 Arkosa is 50–100 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 Arkosa for ages 13 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.
Arkosa has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Arkosa belongs to these categories: Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Trading. 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 Arkosa are: Angela Dickens. 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 Arkosa 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.