
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,305
- BGG rating
- 7.6
ARSCHMALLOWS XXL
- 2–8 players
- 30–60 min
- 2024

2023
Rules assistance for Arschmallows
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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Arschmallows is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Denis Görz and Ricardo Barreto and its main mechanics are Memory.
Arschmallows is a memory card swapping game. Meet a cast of squishy-tushy marshmallows that will have friends and family cracking up. The higher the Roast Rating, or point value, on a card, the toastier the mallow. Pass off over-roasted mallows to friends and keep the fresh ones. The catch is most of the mallows are hidden (facedown), so players won’t know how melty one is until they get to look at it. Action cards allow players to peek at anyone’s facedown card-including their own, swap cards with another player, or take 2 extra turns. The game is played over 6 rounds and the player with the lowest total points win the game!
Arschmallows supports 2–6 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 Arschmallows is 15–45 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 Arschmallows for ages 9 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.
Arschmallows 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.
Arschmallows belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Arschmallows are: Denis Görz and Ricardo Barreto. 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 Arschmallows 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.