Build a thriving aquarium through worker placement and hand management, no water changes required.
Who it's for
Ideal for experienced gamers who enjoy a substantial worker placement game with a distinctive, calming theme.
Not for you if…
Avoid if you want a short session, at roughly forty-five minutes per player this comfortably fills an evening rather than a quick slot.
Vibe's take
Meaty and methodical, with a satisfying sense of specialization as your aquarium and expertise both deepen turn by turn.
Aquaria puts you in charge of building the most thriving aquarium at the table, buying fish, feeding them, and keeping tanks in good condition through worker placement and hand management. Progress through the encyclopedia tracks shows off how much of an aquarist you have become. It is a meaty, gorgeously illustrated game about the quiet craft of aquascaping, no actual water changes required.
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Players
Duration
45–120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.1 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
5.9/10
Rank #4,264
656 ratings
Published
2025