Aquaria cover
2025BGG rank #4,432

Aquaria

by Tomáš Holek · Delicious Games

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Players1–4
Time45–120m
ComplexityMedium
Age12+

About the game

What is Aquaria?

In Aquaria, you and your friends compete to have the most expertise in maintaining a thriving aquarium. Build your aquarium from scratch to see who can maintain the best aquascape and fauna. One to four aquarists will see who can best accomplish their marine goals. Throughout the game, players will buy new fish, feed them, and keep their aquarium in tip-top condition. Players will also show how they have progressed in their aquarist studies by how far they have moved on the encyclopedia tracks. Whoever has the most points at game's end wins. With an approximate playtime of 45-minutes per player, this game from award-winning best-selling designer Tomáš Holek is crafted to delight even the most seasoned gamers. Featuring breathtaking artwork throughout, it immerses players in a captivating experience - where you can build the perfect aquarium, no water changes or live fish required!

How it plays

Mechanics

End Game BonusesHand ManagementSet CollectionWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

AnimalsCard GamePuzzle

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