Will you go to one that alllows you to upgrade your cannons but that might have less treasure or will you go to an island that might allow you to upgrade a part of your boat you don’t need to but has much more booty for the claiming. I have played it with 3 and 4 so far and the more players the better in my opinion.Įach turn there is strategy to see which island you will go to. Will you upgrade your sails so you are the fastest boat and first to fire in battle, upgrade your crew and cannons so you can roll more dice to shred your opponents boats, or upgrade your hull so you can haul more booty to treasure island where you can bury it for fame.Ī great game for 3-5 players. The game starts with everyone on a basic boat with a few sails, crew, cannons and a small hull.
Tilt: 3/5 – I really liked this game at first and then its fun wore off after about 5 games.Ī quick game (only 12 turns long) that pits you against your opponents to see who can become the most famous pirate in a year. Learning Curve: 4/5 – Pretty easy to learn this one Replayability: 2/5 – There are definitely strategies that can be “winning”, so eventually the games can get a bit stale Gameplay: 3/5 – Average mechanics, simple strategiesįun: 4/5 – Lots of “yarrring” make the game more fun than it would be otherwise After 5-10 games, most people will understand the game well enough to reduce the fun and replayability. At the end of the year (12 months/rounds), the player with the most prestige wins the game.Ī very fun game for pirate fans, casual gamers, and for taking on a picnic or family gathering. A legendary and very strong pirate also moves between the islands which adds a bit of spice. Player may upgrade their ships depending on which island they take over each month. Then, each player secretly chooses an island to go to (either 1 of the 4 or the “card” island, or Pirate’s Cove where they can drop off previously plundered treasure).Īfter showing where they are going, all the players move their ships to their destinations and if multiple players arrive at the same island they fight (by rolling dice and using different ship attributes and special cards) until only 1 is left. Before the game actually starts, each player secretly decides stats for his/her ship and then everyone shows them at the same time.Īt the beginning of each “month” (there are 12 months in the game), each of 4 islands reveals a card showing what spoils are available on the island. The setup is pretty quick, with the real challenge finding a medium sized or bigger table to hold all the pieces, cards, board, and individual player’s boards. It has some great opportunity for role playing and some fun aspects including the Legendary Pirates and different Action cards. Pirate’s Cove is a simple and fun with some interesting mechanics – perfect for younger and more casual players. Pirate’s Cove is still the best way to play pirate without actually picking up a cutlass and making someone walk the plank.
This is a small gripe, however, and doesn’t ruin the fun. I would love to see this game get a revised version with some of these issues address. The only downside to Pirate’s Cove is that some of the action cards you get in the game aren’t very useful and others aren’t well balanced. In additonal to this, there is a legendary pirate wandering from island to island so if you wanted to see just how tough the Flying Dutchman or Blackbeard really is, you can find out for yourself or even team up with other players to take them on. After all, no pirate ever became famous without burying treasure. Depending on how you built you ship, you’ll have different advantages and disadvantages but nothing too complex.Īfter you get enough treasure, you have to make pit stop at Treasure Island to bury the treasure and earn points. Sea battles are fast and fun with players rolling six sided dice and trying to get 5’s and 6′ to damage their opponents ship. If another player shows up at the same islands, you have to fight for the right to claim the treasure. If you show up alone, you get the treasure and can improve part of your ship(Hull, Cannon, Crew or Sails). The players secretly choose which island to visit and everyone moves at the same time. Each turn, treasure cards are placed on the various islands. The rules are fairly simple and the game plays fast. Pirate’s Cove is a fun game that family members, casual gamers, and even more avid gaming fans can all enjoy together. You get to upgrade your pirate ship, fight sea battles, get treasure, and become famous. Pirates Cove has everything you could want from a pirate game.
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