Buccaneer
- Players: 2–6 players
- Play time: 90 min
- BGG rating: 6.1
About Buccaneer
The idea of the game is to collect treasure to a total value of 20 points. A player may obtain treasure by three methods: 1) Sailing to Treasure Island and turning up Chance cards. 2) Sailing to other ports and trading. 3) By attacking other ships at sea. A notable feature of this game are the very nice treasure pieces. The diamonds, rubies and pearls look like small jewels. The way cards work for ship movement and combat is a very clever mechanic, years ahead of its time.
- Released
- 1938
- Designer
- Geoffrey Bull
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 4 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Buccaneer?
Buccaneer plays with 2–6 players.
What is the best player count for Buccaneer?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Buccaneer is best with 4 players (8 votes).
How long does Buccaneer take to play?
A game of Buccaneer takes 90 min.
What age is Buccaneer for?
The recommended minimum age for Buccaneer is 8+.
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