How many players is Francis Drake?

Francis Drake plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Francis Drake take to play?

A game of Francis Drake takes 90–120 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Francis Drake any good?

Francis Drake rates 7.4/10 from 4,586 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / exploration game built around dice rolling, push your luck, secret unit deployment.

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Francis Drake (2013)

3–5 players · 90–120 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 90–120 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.4/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 14+ who like bluffing games — medium complexity, plays in 90–120 min.

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About Francis Drake

Privateers wrangle to fit out in port, then set sail for adventure in the Caribbean.

Bluffing Exploration Nautical Pirates Renaissance

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, Secret Unit Deployment, Set Collection, Time Track, Worker Placement · Designer: Peter Hawes

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Francis Drake FAQ

How many players is Francis Drake?: Francis Drake plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Francis Drake take to play?: A game of Francis Drake takes 90–120 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Francis Drake any good?: Francis Drake rates 7.4/10 from 4,586 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / exploration game built around dice rolling, push your luck, secret unit deployment.