Capstone Games Aquaria - an Aquarium Building Strategy Board Game, 1-4 Players, 90-120 Minute Playtime, Ages 14+

In Aquaria, your friends have challenged your claim of expertise at creating a thriving aquarium. They suggest a little competition to see who can build the best aquarium ecosystem from scratch. You accept! Strategize to acquire the exotic species for your aquarium, maintaining good oxygen levels as you go. Each species has unique needs, but offers distinct benefits to your ecosystem. Take a deep dive into the encyclopedia to gain an edge with what you find! Design a harmonious habitat and curate your aquatic collection to surpass your rivals. Can you turn a bare tank into a vibrant, self-sustaining, biodiverse ecosystem to bolster your claims? The captivating challenges of Aquaria await!

• CREATE, COMPETE, AND CLAIM AQUARIUM MASTERY — Start with nothing but an empty tank and a bold ambition: create the most vibrant, self-sustaining aquarium imaginable. Through careful planning, clever placement, and deep strategic choices, you’ll transform bare glass into a breathtaking underwater world—one species at a time.
• BUILD A LIVING ECOSYSTEM WHERE EVERY SPECIES MATTERS — Success in Aquaria isn’t about a single clever move—it’s about sustaining balance. Carefully manage oxygen levels, optimize your layout, and juggle short-term gains with long-term scoring opportunities to create a thriving, resilient aquarium.
• KNOWLEDGE IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON — The in-game encyclopedia isn’t just flavor—it’s a strategic weapon. Study marine knowledge to unlock bonuses, powerful effects, and branching paths that let clever players adapt their strategy and gain a critical edge.
• A RICH, IMMERSIVE ENGINE-BUILDER WITH STUNNING TABLE PRESENCE — Aquaria combines elegant mechanics, meaningful choices, and a vibrant theme into an experience that feels alive on the table. Every game tells a different story, making it endlessly replayable for strategy lovers and thematic gamers alike.