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Buccaneer (1938)

2–6 players · 90 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
90 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 8+ who like fighting games — light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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Buccaneer board game box cover

About Buccaneer

The idea of the game is to collect treasure to a total value of 20 points. A player may obtain treasure by three methods: 1) Sailing to Treasure Island and turning up Chance cards. 2) Sailing to other ports and trading. 3) By attacking other ships at sea. A notable feature of this game are the very nice treasure pieces. The diamonds, rubies and pearls look like small jewels. The way cards work for ship movement and combat is a very clever mechanic, years ahead of its time.…

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Buccaneer FAQ

How many players is Buccaneer?
Buccaneer plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Buccaneer take to play?
A game of Buccaneer takes 90 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Buccaneer any good?
Buccaneer rates 6.0/10 from 334 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fighting / nautical game built around pick-up and deliver, trading.