Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for those who love fast-paced 'take-that' games and don't mind stealing from their friends.
Highlights
- Extremely quick matches
- Chaotic direct interaction
- Very simple rules to learn
- Pirate theme well implemented
Keep in mind
- Luck heavily influences the outcome
- Can be frustrating for those who hate 'Take That'
Rules manual not indexed yet
Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.
About the game
What you do in a play session
Prepare your heart and sharpen your sword, because in Piratas!, friendship takes a backseat when there is gold on the line! You take on the role of an ambitious captain who will stop at nothing to become the greatest legend of the seven seas. The goal is simple, but the execution is chaotic: be the first to collect 5 treasures and, more importantly, manage to keep them without your opponents stealing them away.
The game dynamics are fast and direct. On each turn, you have two actions to spend. You can use a card's ability from your hand, draw new cards from the deck to strengthen your strategy, or go for the fight by declaring a duel. If you decide to combat, the tension rises: you choose the number of cannons and fire the cannonballs. If you win, the victory is sweet — you eliminate the opponent's pirates and can even peek into their hand to steal a valuable card.
The game is full of twists. You can use clever parrots to copy other players' moves, carry out daring raids, or, if things get ugly, simply flee from the battle. And if you want to be truly cruel, there are even ways to drown the opposing crew! It's the kind of game perfect for those who love direct interaction and don't mind being the 'villain' at the table. The simplicity of the rules allows anyone to start looting in a few minutes, making it ideal for kicking off a game night or energizing the group with quick matches full of laughter and taunting.
The game dynamics are fast and direct. On each turn, you have two actions to spend. You can use a card's ability from your hand, draw new cards from the deck to strengthen your strategy, or go for the fight by declaring a duel. If you decide to combat, the tension rises: you choose the number of cannons and fire the cannonballs. If you win, the victory is sweet — you eliminate the opponent's pirates and can even peek into their hand to steal a valuable card.
The game is full of twists. You can use clever parrots to copy other players' moves, carry out daring raids, or, if things get ugly, simply flee from the battle. And if you want to be truly cruel, there are even ways to drown the opposing crew! It's the kind of game perfect for those who love direct interaction and don't mind being the 'villain' at the table. The simplicity of the rules allows anyone to start looting in a few minutes, making it ideal for kicking off a game night or energizing the group with quick matches full of laughter and taunting.
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
BEST
5
OK
6
OK
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Gamelab GmbH, Geeks N' Orcs
Designer
Pedro Sales, Renato Simões
Artist
Pedro Sales, Renato Simões, Vinicius Teixeira
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
249owners
19wishlist
1want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple, and in 5 minutes you'll be ready to loot your friends.
How long does a match last?
It's very quick, usually between 10 and 15 minutes, great for playing multiple rounds.
How many people can play?
From 2 to 6 players. The more people, the more chaos and fun!
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, as long as they don't cry when their treasures are stolen, since the game is focused on hindering others.
What happens during a duel?
You use cannons to try to defeat the opponent. If you win, you eliminate their pirates and steal a card from their hand.
Other Games You'll Like
Based on mechanics and theme