Wednesday, March 06, 2024

#95: Rum & Pirates (Mark's Top 100 2024)


Rum & Pirates

  • rank: 3,248
  • rating: 6.4
  • published: 2006
  • designer: Stefan Feld
Print Status:
  • out of print (but there's a new game based on Rum & Pirates coming out in 2024 - Nassau)
Why It's On The List:
  • a dice game with opportunities to manage your risks... and a really neat movement mechanic that makes for some great board play... and a nicely done theme
Tips & Tricks:
    • If you can pull it off, always have a coin so you can get in on tavern runs.
    • Don't forget you can pay a coin to skip your turn!
    • Extra sailors are the key to winning - don't pass them up & don't set other players up to get them easily.
    Extras:
    • Rum & Pirates is my favorite Stefan Feld game (though Marrakesh is very good as well)... which is funny, because for most hardcore gamers, it's the one they like the least.
    • If you've got five players who are not prone to downtime, it's a great game. Otherwise, stick to 3-4 players on this one.

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