Boucaniers
- Players: 2–5 players
- Play time: 30–60 min
- BGG rating: 8.8
About Boucaniers
Simultaneous strategy game. Embark on a simultaneous treasure hunt! Sail in a changing archipelago full of cannibals, corrupt trading posts and voodoo mysteries. Arm your ship, recruit, plunder and trade while being careful of the East India Companies. The outcome is never certain and each turn is thrilling! For games full of bluff and suspense! Choose your navigation in secret then move all at the same time. No wait for the others' turns! After navigation, depending on whether ships are in contact or 1 away, there is boarding or cannon fire. Then, everyone plays their actions at the same time. To win, 2 different epic objectives: Unearth the hidden treasure of Armand the chatterbox before the others OR collect 25 gold coins. The passage of the Rougeaud of the East India Companies at the Bastion Rouge is an event not to be missed because its capture then brings 15 coins. Islands with unique actions, infinite combos, asymmetrical ships. Players explore unusual and personal tactics. Each game is unique thanks to the modular board, the asymmetry of the 10 ships and the 24 unique buccaneers. As exciting with 2 players as with 3, 4 or 5, experts and youngsters alike will be in their element. Currently the game is in French with other languages options possible depending on the KS success --- Jeu de stratégie en simultané. Embarquez dans une chasse au trésor en simultané ! Voguez dans un archipel changeant truffé de cannibales, de comptoirs corrompus et de mystères vaudous. Armez votre bateau, recrutez, pillez et commercez en prenant garde aux Compagnies des Indes. Le dénouement n'est jamais certain et chaque tour donne le frisson ! Pour des parties pleines de bluff et de suspense ! Choisissez votre navigation en secret puis bougez tous en même temps. On n'attend pas les tours des autres ! Après la navigation, selon si des bateaux sont au contact ou à 1 de distance, il y a abordage ou tirs de canons. Ensuite, tout le monde joue ses actions en même temps. Pour gagner, 2 objectifs épiques différents : Déterrez le trésor caché d’ Armand le baratineur avant les autres OU amassez 25 pièces d’or. Le passage du Rougeaud des Compagnies des Indes au Bastion Rouge est un évènement à ne pas manquer car sa prise rapporte alors 15 pièces. Des îles aux actions uniques, des combos infinis, des navires asymétriques. Les joueurs explorent des tactiques insolites et personnelles. Chaque partie est unique grâce au plateau modulable, à l'asymétrie des 10 navires et aux 24 boucaniers uniques. Aussi palpitant à 2 joueurs qu'à 3, 4 ou 5, les experts comme les plus jeunes seront dans leur élément.
- Released
- 2025
- Designer
- Vincent Tellier
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 2, 3 or 4 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Boucaniers?
Boucaniers plays with 2–5 players.
What is the best player count for Boucaniers?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Boucaniers is best with 2, 3 or 4 players (5 votes).
How long does Boucaniers take to play?
A game of Boucaniers takes 30–60 min.
What age is Boucaniers for?
The recommended minimum age for Boucaniers is 10+.
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