AquaSphere

Hall Games, Arclight Games, Asterion Press · Board game · 2014
2–4 · best 4 100 min Weight 3.7/5
8.0 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

Strategy and science lovers will fall for AquaSphere.

Highlights
  • Varied mechanics
  • Modular board
  • Strategic planning
Keep in mind
  • High average playtime
  • Medium complexity
  • Repetitive mechanics
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About the game

What you do in a play session

AquaSphere places you at the helm of an underwater research team, with engineers, scientists and bots working to gather data. The setting is an underwater lab, featuring six experiment sectors and a headquarters where the engineer programs bots and submarines. Each of the four rounds gives you multiple turns, and you can pick three of the seven available actions. You can program a bot, send the scientist to a sector, upgrade the lab, launch submarines, collect crystals, or examine octopi. Each action affects your "income", which accumulates knowledge points. The challenge lies in balancing lab growth – which costs time – with the need to rack up points quickly. The "Area Majority / Influence" mechanic makes area control determine bonuses, while the "Modular Board" changes layout each game, demanding constant adaptation. The "Tech Tree" lets you unlock new abilities, and the "Once‑Per‑Game Ability" introduces a unique tactical decision. The game blends long‑term planning with spot decisions, and the final outcome depends on who best seizes short‑term opportunities. If you enjoy strategy games with science and maritime themes, AquaSphere will impress you with its depth and replayability.

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Best player count

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2–4 players
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Components: Gems/Crystals Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Occupation: Researcher / Scientist Theme: Robots Theme: Science Theme: Under the Sea
Publisher Hall Games, Arclight Games, Asterion Press, Fullcap Games, Maldito Games, Matagot, Pegasus Spiele, Quined Games, Tasty Minstrel Games
Designer Stefan Feld
Artist Dennis Lohausen

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
What is the average playtime?
Between 100 and 120 minutes, depending on player experience.
How many players?
Ideal for 2 to 4 players, works well with 3 or 4.
Game complexity?
Medium, with clear rules but requires strategic planning.
What components are included?
Modular board, action cards, laboratory pieces, bot tokens, dice, and resource markers.
Who is this game for?
Fans of strategy, science, and underwater themes who enjoy planning and adapting.
How does open drafting work?
Action cards are displayed to all, and each player selects in preference order, creating direct competition.

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