2023Rémi Mathieu
- Videos
- 51
- Creators
- 40
Mostly reviews and how-to-play
2 - 4 players75 minMedium weight
Arctica
2027Rémi Mathieu, Sams
- Videos
- 14
- Creators
- 12
Mostly reviews and playthroughs. Arctica is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 7 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 4 recorded sessions, and 2 other videos.
1 - 4 players
60 - 90 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach
From BoardGameGeek
ARCTICA is a competitive, card-driven, engine-building Eurogame based on the development of Arctic ecosystems, especially fauna. The game features more than 160 animals, and you want to build a viable ecosystem. In the end, the player with the highest biodiversity score wins.
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Which Arctica video should I watch?
Arctica has 14 videos from 12 creators: 7 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 4 playthroughs and 2 other videos. They date from September to November 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Arctica - Start Playing in 12 minutes - Concise Board Game Tutorial" by Meeple University, which runs 13 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Pourquoi vous DEVEZ jouer à ARCTICA ? ️" by Lysefaille Des jeux en pagaille. 7 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Worker placement doesn't get cooler than ARCTICA!" by Rahdo Runs Through, one of 4 playthroughs.
If you like it, try I C E, I C E: Second Edition and Founders, also by Sams, or Ancient Knowledge, also by Rémi Mathieu.
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Bower's Game Corner
2 videos of this game
Meeple University
2 videos of this game
Before You Play
1 video of this game
Brettballett - Brettspiele und Nerd-Stuff
1 video of this game
Es-Tu Game?
1 video of this game
Hunter & Friends - Brettspiele
1 video of this game
Jeux en carton
1 video of this game
Lysefaille Des jeux en pagaille
1 video of this game
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About Arctica
From BoardGameGeek:
ARCTICA is a competitive, card-driven, engine-building Eurogame based on the development of Arctic ecosystems, especially fauna. The game features more than 160 animals, and you want to build a viable ecosystem. In the end, the player with the highest biodiversity score wins.
Designers
Rémi Mathieu, Sams
Artists
Christine Aubertin, Emilien Rotival
Publisher
This Way!
Mechanics
Network and Route BuildingHand ManagementSimultaneous Action SelectionZone of Control