How many players is Blackbeard?

Blackbeard plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Blackbeard take to play?

A game of Blackbeard takes 120–240 min, at medium complexity (3.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Blackbeard any good?

Blackbeard rates 6.3/10 from 1,422 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / age of reason game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.

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Blackbeard (1991)

1–4 players · 120–240 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players: 1–4
Play time: 120–240 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.3/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 12+ who like adventure games — medium complexity, plays in 120–240 min.

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About Blackbeard

Simulate the Golden Age of Piracy at the turn of the 18th century.

Adventure Age of Reason Nautical Pirates Wargame

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game · Designer: Richard H. Berg

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Blackbeard FAQ

How many players is Blackbeard?: Blackbeard plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Blackbeard take to play?: A game of Blackbeard takes 120–240 min, at medium complexity (3.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Blackbeard any good?: Blackbeard rates 6.3/10 from 1,422 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / age of reason game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.