Agricola 2007
Designed by Uwe Rosenberg, Dale Yu
What it is
A heavy animals, economic, farming game for 1-5 players (~30 min), built around automatic resource growth, closed drafting, enclosure.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #64 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Agricola
Agricola is a heavy game (rated 3.6 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Animals, Economic and Farming game where the core of play revolves around Automatic Resource Growth, Closed Drafting and Enclosure. A heavy animals, economic, farming game for 1-5 players (~30 min), built around automatic resource growth, closed drafting, enclosure. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #64 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Agricola
How many players is Agricola?
Agricola plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play Agricola solo?
Yes — Agricola supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does Agricola work with 2 players?
Yes — Agricola plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Agricola take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Agricola hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.6 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Agricola for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
Is Agricola beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.6/5 — so Agricola leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Agricola?
Agricola is an Animals, Economic, Farming game, built on Automatic Resource Growth, Closed Drafting, Enclosure.
Where to buy Agricola
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