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Pirateer

Pirateer

(Self-Published) · 1978
2–415 min8+ yrs1.5/5 complexity5.6 BGG#27.980 BGG2,4 KFamily
short answer

How do you play Pirateer?

The object of the game is to steal the treasure with one of your ships and get it to your home port or to capture all your opponents 3 ships using movement restricted by dice rolls (two six-sided dice), obstacles, trade winds, and currents.

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Pirateer box art
official art · (Self-Published)

The object of the game is to steal the treasure with one of your ships and get it to your home port or to capture all your opponents 3 ships using movement restricted by dice rolls (two six-sided dice), obstacles, trade winds, and currents.

The theme of the game is for each player to assume the role of a different band of three ships, with their own port and flag.

Nine extra scenarios are included - from "Shipwreck" to "Nuke-A-Teer"(!) - including one for up to 8 players (requires two games).

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating5.6 / 10
Vibe
Family
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
15 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#27.980

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Q3How do you play Pirateer?
Pirateer is a nautical game, for 2–4 players, taking ~15 minutes, featuring pick-up and deliver. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Pirateer — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Pirateer support?
Pirateer is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Pirateer take?
A game of Pirateer takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Pirateer for?
Pirateer is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Pirateer?
Pirateer has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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