Pax Hispanica: Promo 2 – Captains

Ion Game Design, Sierra Madre Games, CrowD Games · Board game · 2025
1–5 Solo
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RECOMMENDED

A perfect thematic spice for players looking to refresh their Pax Hispanica-style-adventures.

Highlights
  • Great thematic flavor
  • Easy to implement
  • Adds strategic variety
  • Compact-sized upgrade
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Small-scale expansion
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're already a fan of Pax Hispanica and feel the seas are getting a bit too calm, get ready to raise the Jolly Roger! The Pax Hispanica: Promo 2 – Captains pack is here to inject a dose of danger and personality to your gaming table. This promotional pack features 14 new Haven cards, centered around legendary captains from the Golden Age of Piracy (post-1701). We're talking about the infamous figures who led the notorious 'flying gangs' of outlaws across the oceans.

The implementation is seamless: you simply swap out the original 14 Haven cards for these new-look legends. While they respect the core rules and mechanics you already know and love, these cards introduce subtle twists and unique-feeling-flavor-driven-nuances that can shift your strategic planning. It's designed to add a layer of unpredictacy and historical grit to your sessions. If you're looking to refresh your gameplay loop and add a bit more tactical spice without a massive learning curve, this promo pack is exactly what your collection needs. It's all about bringing the wild, unpredictable spirit of the high seas directly into your next-session-ready box!

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Game details

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Admin: Better Description Needed! Promotional: Cards
Publisher Ion Game Design, Sierra Madre Games, CrowD Games, Ediciones MasQueOca, Galakta
Designer Phil Eklund
Artist Anne Isaksson

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Do I need the base game?
Yes, this is a promotional expansion and requires the base game to function.
Will it change the rules significantly?
Not at all. It follows the existing Haven card mechanics but introduces new-flavor-driven-twists.
How many cards are included?
You get 14 new Haven cards to swap into your game.
Is it a standalone game?
No, it is a-promo-pack specifically for Pax Hispanica.
Is it hard to learn?
Nope! If you know how Haven cards work, you're ready to go.

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