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Jolly Roger

Jolly Roger

Fun Connection · 1992
3–530 min8+ yrs1.5/5 complexity5.3 BGG#27.019 BGG120Family
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extrapolated from the translation: Jolly Roger A card game for 3 – 5 players Ages 8 and up Designed by Franz-Josef Lamminger Manufactured by Fun Connection Pirates have found the fabulous treasure of Captain Flint.

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extrapolated from the translation:

Jolly Roger A card game for 3 – 5 players Ages 8 and up Designed by Franz-Josef Lamminger Manufactured by Fun Connection

Pirates have found the fabulous treasure of Captain Flint. However, everyone is fighting to reach into the treasure chest first. The order changes constantly, because everyone wants to be the leader of this small gang.

Contents 5 Pirate cards 32 playing cards 10 treasure cards 16 gold cards 4 cards with worthless junk

Preparation Each player chooses a Pirate card. With 4 players, the card with the X-symbol is taken out of the game. With 3 players, the card with the Rum Barrel symbol is also removed. Then the Pirate cards are mixed and are uncovered on the table side by side.

The 10 treasure cards are also mixed and are put in a face-down stack on the table.

The 16 gold and 4 worthless-junk cards are put on the table face down and are thoroughly mixed. They are required for the treasure search later. You may wish to put these cards in a cup or a bag.

The 32 playing cards are also mixed and dealt to the players. With 3 players gets each 10, with 4 players each gets 8, and with 5 players each gets 6 cards. Surplus cards are put aside for this round.

The game goal Whoever possesses the most gold after 10 treasure searches wins the game.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating5.3 / 10
Vibe
Family
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#27.019

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Q4How many players does Jolly Roger support?
Jolly Roger is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Jolly Roger take?
A game of Jolly Roger takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Jolly Roger for?
Jolly Roger is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Jolly Roger?
Jolly Roger has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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