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Knots
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Cargo
2004
Rules assistance for Cargo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Cargo
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Cargo is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tom Jolly.
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About the game
From the publisher's site: A "Revolutionary" Board Game From The Creator Of Wiz-War! Who could guess that the Boston Tea Party was much more complicated than history tells? You are one of the groups of men tossing tea into the bay. But, you’re also being paid off by one of the captains to load his tea back onto his ship. It’s hard to say what your number-one priority is; sometimes it’s easier to toss everyone else’s tea into the harbor instead of rescuing the tea belonging to the Captain that bribed you...or maybe it is just easier to eliminate the competition by squishing them between the crates... With art by The Fraim Brothers (of Knights of the Dinner Table Illustrated fame), this BOX game will be produced on high-quality chipboard for both the board and the 80 pieces.
Questions and answers
Cargo 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 Cargo is 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 Cargo 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.
Cargo has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Cargo belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. 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 Cargo and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Cargo are: Tom Jolly. 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 Cargo 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.