A dark atmospheric seascape with rolling waves under a stormy sky, deep navy blues and muted teals, a distant galleon silhouette on the horizon

Pirate Wars

Ready to Publish

Stretch up your sails capt'n, stow goods & guns on deck. Grasp your wheel tight & set sail with your mates to the biggest journey that sprawls in front of you.

80–100
Minutes
2–4
Players
12+
Age

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Categories

  • Adventure
  • Trade
  • Wargame

Mechanics

  • Card Drafting
  • Action / Movement
  • Programming
  • Dice Rolling
  • Trading

Game Info

  • Playtime: 80–100 minutes
  • Players: 2–4
  • Age: 12+
  • Status: Ready to publish
JG

Jimmy Grande

Collaborator