# Dobrões ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 8.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 40 min - **Weight**: 1.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Rogério Pivotto Menegari - **Artists**: Rogério Pivotto Menegari - **Publishers**: (Self-Published) - **Categories**: Pirates - **Mechanics**: Push Your Luck, Take That, Trick-taking ## Verdict If you enjoy quick card games with lots of interaction and a fun pirate theme, Dobrões is a great choice for your game night!Quick and easy to learnDirect and fun interactionEngaging pirate themeGame-changing action cardsGreat for beginners and veteransHigh luck elementMight not suit heavy strategists'Take that' interaction can be intenseRECOMMENDED ## Description Ahoy there, matey! Ready to set sail in search of treasure and prove who's the craftiest pirate of the seven seas? In Dobrões, you and your friends transform into corsairs in an electrifying race to amass the greatest fortune. The premise is simple and the fun is guaranteed, making it super easy to learn and explain to everyone, even those not accustomed to board games. At the start of the game, each player receives ten chest cards, all face down. The main goal is to be the first to arrange these ten cards in numerical order, from 1 to 10. Sounds easy, right? But a pirate's life isn't for the faint of heart! Even the most skilled buccaneer will need a good dose of luck, because the other players won't make your life easy. The game shines with its seven special action cards, which add a strategic layer and a lot of direct interaction. These cards are the spice that 'breaks the legs' of your opponents, allowing you to disrupt their plans, steal their treasures, or make that unexpected move that turns the game in your favor. It's a true pirate 'take that', where luck and cunning mix to create hilarious and tense moments. Get ready to bluff, risk, and, of course, try your luck to become the richest and most feared pirate of all! ## How to Play Game Objective In Doubloons, players are pirates competing to be the richest of all. The main objective is to be the first to open all of your chests in a round. The game is played in a best of 3 rounds. The player who wins a best of 3 rounds will be considered the richest pirate of all. However, if the group prefers, whoever wins the first round can be considered the winner. Preparation (Setup) First, separate the card groups. You should use 2 more card groups than the number of players. For 2 players: use 4 card groups. For 3 players: use 5 card groups. For 4 players: use 6 card groups. For 5 players: use 6 card groups (this is the only exception). Shuffle all selected card groups to form a single deck. Deal 10 cards to each player. These cards should be placed face down, forming two rows of five cards each, representing the player's chests (1 to 5 in the first row, 6 to 10 in the second). After dealing, flip one card in the center of the table to start the open discard pile. This card must be a number. If a special card is flipped, shuffle it back into the deck and flip another card until a number appears. Game Flow The game progresses in turns, with each player performing one action on their turn. The starting player is the one with a peg leg, a glass eye, a parrot, or whoever is the youngest. On their turn, a player must: Draw a card: You can draw a face-down card from the main deck or the first face-up card from the discard pile. The following special cards cannot be drawn from the discard pile: pirate, drunk pirate, kraken, chained parrot, and chained chest. The parrot card can be drawn from the discard pile if you do not yet have a parrot in your game. The key card can be drawn from the discard pile if it has not been used by another pirate. Apply the card's action: If you draw a number card, you must place it in the corresponding location in your play area, "opening" the chest in that location. If, when opening a chest, you reveal another number, you must continue with the same action, opening the corresponding chest, until you can no longer perform that action (i.e., until you reveal a special card or an already open chest). If you draw one of the special cards, immediately apply its action. Actions and How to Play Actions in Doubloons are determined by the cards you draw: Number cards (1 to 10): Represent their respective numbers. When you draw one, you place it in the corresponding indicated spot, opening the chest in that location. If the revealed chest is a number, continue the action until you can no longer do so. Pirate card: The player who draws it can swap one of their closed chests for an already open chest from another pirate. After use, the card is discarded. Note: swapping an open chest for a parrot is only allowed if the robbed pirate does not have a parrot, as it is not allowed to have 2 parrots per pirate. Drunk pirate card: Changes the direction of play (if it was clockwise, it changes to counter-clockwise). Simply discard this card when it enters play, into the discard pile. Kraken card: Prevents the next pirate (player) from playing for one round. Simply discard this card when it enters play, into the discard pile. Parrot card: This is the game's wild card. It can be used in place of any number. Each pirate is entitled to only 1 parrot. To win the game, you need to replace the parrot with a number. Chained parrot card: Captures an opponent pirate's parrot, making it impossible for them to replace it with a number. Chained chest card: Prevents an opponent pirate from opening the chest that is still closed, making it impossible to replace it with the corresponding number. Key card: Unchains the chained parrot or chained chest of the pirate who drew it. It must be used only once. If drawn from the face-down deck, it can unlock 1 item (chest or parrot). If drawn from the discard pile, it can only be drawn if it has not been used by another pirate. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when a player meets the overall or round victory condition. End of Round The pirate who manages to open all their chests wins the round. Scoring Between Rounds For the next game, the player who won the round plays with one less chest. For example, if a pirate won 3 rounds, they will only have 7 chests to open in the next round. End of Game The player who wins a best of 03 rounds will be considered the richest pirate of all. However, if the group prefers, whoever wins the first round can be considered the richest pirate and winner. Tips for Winning The parrot is a powerful wild card, but remember that to win the game, you need to replace it with a number. Plan how you will use and eventually replace your parrot. The pirate card allows you to swap one of your closed chests for an already open chest from another pirate. Use this strategically to advance your own game and, at the same time, delay an opponent who is close to winning. The key card is crucial for freeing your own chained chests or parrots. Keep an eye on the discard pile to draw it if it hasn't been used, or hope to draw it from the main deck. ## FAQ ### What's the ideal number of players for Dobrões? Dobrões is super flexible, playable with 2 to 5 people. For a more chaotic and fun experience, with more 'take that' moments, playing with 4 or 5 pirates is ideal! ### How long does a game of Dobrões last? Games are quite quick, usually taking between 20 to 40 minutes. It's perfect for filling that time between longer games or for several consecutive rounds! ### Is Dobrões a complex game? Is it good for beginners? Not at all! It has a very low complexity rating (1/5 on BGG), which makes it excellent for newcomers to the world of board games and for those looking for something light and casual. ### What are the main components of the game? Dobrões is a card game, so expect a robust deck with numbered chest cards and the special action cards, which are the heart of the fun. ### Who is Dobrões most recommended for? It's highly recommended for groups of friends and families who enjoy card games with direct interaction, a touch of luck, and a fun pirate theme. If you like 'Push Your Luck' and 'Take That' mechanics, you'll love it! ### Are there any expansions for Dobrões? As of now, there is no information about official expansions for Dobrões. The base game already offers plenty of replayability with its action cards and 'take that' dynamic. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **IMMER**: R$ 85,41 (https://www.immerstore.com.br/jogos-de-tabuleiro/editoras/rmenegari-jogos/dobroes-rmenegari-jogos?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/dobroes