Ahoy
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 75 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.9 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
Ahoy is a lightly asymmetric nautical adventure where 2-4 players take on the roles of sharks, sea creatures, or smuggler captains competing for fame across a modular, ever-changing sea. Players explore double-layered region tiles to build a unique map dotted with treasure, wreckage, and dangerous currents, using worker placement and dice to fuel their faction's unique abilities. Designed with development help from the team behind Root and Oath, it offers accessible asymmetric strategy in a colorful, fast-playing package. Its evolving map keeps every game feeling fresh.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editors love the tactile modular map-building and the asymmetric faction design pedigree from the Root/Oath team, giving Ahoy a surprising amount of strategic depth for its playful pirate theme. It's an easy recommend for groups who enjoy area-control games with real replay variety.
What we like
- Modular map creates high replayability
- Asymmetric factions each play differently
- Colorful, accessible production
- Fast-playing despite strategic depth
Keep in mind
- Downtime can build in four-player games
- Asymmetry may require a few plays to balance well
Who it's for
Great for strategy-minded groups of 2-4 players ages 14+ who enjoy asymmetric area-control games with a fun nautical theme.
