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Shanghaien (2008)

2 players · 20 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
20 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like pirates games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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Shanghaien board game box cover

About Shanghaien

From the publisher: "At the start of each round, six cards are lined up between the players with each card corresponding to the numbers 1-6 on a die. The cards show sailors of different nationalities or special actions with which the players can influence the die results or enlarge their team. The player take turns rolling dice and assigning one of them to a card until a player wants to get out and start shanghaiing, at which point the cards are distributed to whoever ha…

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Pirates

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Set Collection · Designer: Roman Pelek, Michael Schacht

Players: 2P

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Shanghaien FAQ

How many players is Shanghaien?
Shanghaien plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does Shanghaien take to play?
A game of Shanghaien takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shanghaien any good?
Shanghaien rates 6.5/10 from 1,239 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a pirates game built around dice rolling, set collection.