Cursed Tides

Collect ships and captains to build your fleets. Build up your stash of treasure to bribe your foes. Play actions cards to deceive, loot and steal. Use your fleets to plunder you enemies. Complete 3 full fleets to win the game. Build Yer Fleets Each player works to amass three full fleets of ships. To do this, players must draw and play cards, adding ships to their armada while defending against other pirates' schemes. Successfully completing and protecting these fleets from the treacherous actions of opponents is key to becoming the most notorious pirate on the high seas. Plan your moves wisely, and let the quest for maritime supremacy begin! HOW TO PLAY To claim victory, gather three full Fleets of Ships before any other player. Build Yer Fleets Each player works to amass three full fleets of ships. To do this, players must draw and play cards, adding ships to their armada while defending against other pirates' schemes. Successfully completing and protecting these fleets from the treacherous actions of opponents is key to becoming the most notorious pirate on the high seas. Plan your moves wisely, and let the quest for maritime supremacy begin! Plunder Yer Enemies The action heats up with a variety of Plunder cards that add strategy to the game. These cards allow you to steal treasure from other players. If you have either of the fleets depicted on a Plunder card, you can execute a plunder action, stealing the corresponding amount from your opponent based on the number of cards you have of that fleet. A Supply Ship adds 150 to the plunder amount, while a Warship adds 200. Using these cards effectively can turn the tide of the game in your favour, making them essential for any pirate seeking dominance on the high seas. Stash Yer Treasure Stashing treasure is critical for any aspiring pirate Lord. Your treasure stash serves as both a shield and a sword, protecting your assets from rival pirates' devious schemes while providing the means to pay off debts and fund your exploits. Carefully managing your treasure withstand raids, plunders, and trades without losing your hard-earned ships. Remember, in the race for maritime supremacy, a pirate's fortune is only as secure as their treasure. Take Command Powerful Action cards that offer strategic advantages and defensive manoeuvres. Cards like "Parlay" players to negate enemy actions, protecting their assets from rival pirates' schemes. Cards like "Commandeer" and "Overthrow" let players take command of their ships or entire fleets, their armada and weakening an opponent's. Mastering the use of Action cards is crucial for not only defending your own fleets and treasure but also for asserting your power and securing ultimate pirate glory. —description from the publisher