Pirates of the Spanish Main
- Players: 2–10 players
- Play time: 30 min
- BGG rating: 6.1
About Pirates of the Spanish Main
Pirates of the Spanish Main is the world’s first constructible strategy game. In Pirates of the Spanish Main, players make fleets of ships to sail to different islands looking for treasure. This booty is obtained in one of two ways: commanding your salty dogs to dig it out of the ground or sending your opponent’s ships to Davy Jones’ locker! Either way, game play is fast and fun, and the built-in damage tracking system makes Pirates of the Spanish Main the game of choice of wannabe-buccaneers everywhere. Pirates of the Spanish Main includes numerous different collectible pieces, including ships, crew, treasure, and famous (and infamous!) personalities. It sells in booster packs that include all materials required for play, which typically consists of two ships, an island, crew, treasure, a small six-sided die, and complete rules for play.
- Released
- 2004
- Designers
- James Ernest, Michael Mulvihill, Mike Selinker
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 3 or 4 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Pirates of the Spanish Main?
Pirates of the Spanish Main plays with 2–10 players.
What is the best player count for Pirates of the Spanish Main?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Pirates of the Spanish Main is best with 3 or 4 players (27 votes).
How long does Pirates of the Spanish Main take to play?
A game of Pirates of the Spanish Main takes 30 min.
What age is Pirates of the Spanish Main for?
The recommended minimum age for Pirates of the Spanish Main is 10+.
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