
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Farmageddon: Livestocked and Loaded
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 2014

2012
Rules assistance for Farmageddon
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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Farmageddon is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Grant Rodiek and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That.
Farmageddon is a frenetic farming game for two to four cutthroat farmers. Plant big-money crops like Wary Squash or Grumpy Melon, but watch out — they’re a tasty target for other players! Protect your produce with Crop Insurance or Foul Manure, then hit your opponents with a Dust Bowl or those Darn Gophers! Will you bring in the biggest bushel of crops… or will they be wiped out by FARMAGEDDON? -Back of box blurb
Farmageddon 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 Farmageddon is 30 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 Farmageddon for ages 14 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.
Farmageddon has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Farmageddon belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That. 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 Farmageddon are: Grant Rodiek. 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 Farmageddon 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.