How many players is Pirate King?

Pirate King plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Pirate King take to play?

A game of Pirate King takes 120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Pirate King any good?

Pirate King rates 5.6/10 from 261 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / economic game built around adventure, economic, nautical.

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Pirate King (2006)

2–4 players · 120 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.6 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 120 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 5.6/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like adventure games — medium-light complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Pirate King

Pirate King is a game where players take on the roles of pirate captains. Players sail around the Caribbean trying to become the Pirate King by smuggling cargo and capturing territories. Players set sail by choosing how far they would like to move each turn and roll a d12 to determine how far they will move. Rolling too low or too high will cause a player to overshoot or undershoot his or her target, but a good roll will hit a player right where he or she wants to go. Whereve…

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Adventure Economic Nautical Pirates Territory Building

Mechanics: Adventure, Economic, Nautical, Pirates, Territory Building · Designer: Flaster Siskin

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Pirate King FAQ

How many players is Pirate King?: Pirate King plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Pirate King take to play?: A game of Pirate King takes 120 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Pirate King any good?: Pirate King rates 5.6/10 from 261 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / economic game built around adventure, economic, nautical.