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Privateer (1978)

2–4 players · 15 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
15 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.5/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like nautical games — light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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About Privateer

Sink your opponents fleet or capture the treasure and bring it back to port.

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NauticalPirates

Mechanics: Pick-up and Deliver, Roll / Spin and Move · Designer: Scott Peterson

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Privateer FAQ

How many players is Privateer?
Privateer plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Privateer take to play?
A game of Privateer takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Privateer any good?
Privateer rates 5.5/10 from 1,268 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a nautical / pirates game built around pick-up and deliver, roll / spin and move.