6.2
rating
Ludopedia
6.4
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy fast-paced, chaotic games with a touch of dexterity, Piratoons will provide a lot of fun! It's pure high-seas adrenaline.
Highlights
- Dynamic dexterity auction
- Frenetic and fun pace
- Creative ship building
- Quick and tense decisions
Keep in mind
- Lots of direct interaction
- Can be noisy
- Luck in plunder
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
Get ready for high-seas mayhem with Piratoons! In this frantic game, you and your friends will compete to build the most impressive pirate ship and plunder enviable treasures. Each round begins with a chest full of ship parts and equipment being revealed. That's when the chaos erupts: everyone rushes simultaneously to allocate their crew, trying to secure the best loot through bids. Whoever places more crew on an item gets the piece, but beware of ties, which nullify bids and open opportunities for clever steals! Afterward, whatever remains goes up for auction with the doubloons your crew has earned. Ship construction is a spatial puzzle where you try to fit the best parts to create the fastest, largest, or best-equipped vessel. Points are awarded for money, equipment, and of course, your epic ship. But watch out: sets of tiles and unfilled sections can cost you dearly! With a 15-second sand timer, the action is pure adrenaline and quick decisions. Piratoons is an explosive mix of dexterity auction, open drafting, and set collection, all wrapped up in a real-time experience that will keep everyone on their toes. The player with the most points after eight rounds is crowned the most feared pirate on the seven seas!
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
REC
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
ABBA Games, Act in games, Blackrock Games, Evrikus, Fishing Cactus, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, hobbity.eu, Stronghold Games
Designer
Olivier Grégoire, Thibaut Quintens
Artist
Amandine Flahaut, Antoine Petit, Nina Clauzel, Olivier Bogarts
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime for Piratoons?
A game of Piratoons lasts about 30 minutes, perfect for those who want quick action!
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 4 players, ideal for small groups.
Is it a complicated game to learn?
No, Piratoons is quite accessible. The rules are simple and the real-time action makes everything more dynamic, with a BGG weight of 1.84, it's considered light.
What are the main components?
You'll find ship parts, crew members (meeples), treasure cards, coins (doubloons), and a sand timer for the real-time action.
Who would you recommend Piratoons to?
We recommend it for those who enjoy auction games with a touch of dexterity, don't mind a bit of chaos and direct interaction, and are looking for fast, boisterous fun.
Do you need to know English to play?
There is no language dependency to play Piratoons, making it easy to play with any group.
Other Games You'll Like
Based on mechanics and theme