# Roll Pirates ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2020 - **BGG Rating**: 7.1 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-99 - **Duration**: 15-30 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Radosław Ignatów - **Publishers**: (Web published), Hammerdice - **Categories**: Print & Play - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling ## Verdict Love the pirate vibe and rolling dice to see what happens? "Roll Pirates" is a quick and fun roll-and-write that takes you to the high seas!Thematic pirate adventureFast and dynamic gamesEasy to learn and playQuite luck dependentMap can get repetitiveLittle direct interactionRECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready to set sail in "Roll Pirates," a game that throws you right into the boots of a pirate captain seeking glory and treasure! Each turn, you'll have a handful of D6 dice to use for various actions: upgrading your ship, training your crew, traveling through unknown seas, completing epic quests, and of course, collecting rum to celebrate victories (or drown sorrows!). The goal is to chart the smartest route across the map, marking your journey and avoiding repeating paths. You start by choosing one of the available starting points for your adventure and use the dice to strengthen your vessel and your sailors, earning points that will help you navigate and explore. Upon reaching an adventure location, you'll need the right dice rolls to complete it successfully. The game lasts for 7 turns, and at the end, whoever has accumulated the most points from their travels and adventures will be crowned the greatest pirate of the seven seas! With simple rules and quick playtime, "Roll Pirates" is perfect for those who enjoy the thrill of dice rolling combined with solid strategic planning. It's an invitation to an accessible and fun pirate adventure, ideal for playing anywhere, as it's a 'Print & Play' game. ## FAQ ### How many people can play "Roll Pirates"? The game is designed for 1 to 99 players! Yes, you read that right, it scales to an absurd number of participants, perfect for parties or large groups. ### How long does a game take? Games are quite fast, usually between 15 and 30 minutes. Perfect for those short on time or who want to play multiple games in a row. ### Is the game complex? Do I need to read a huge rulebook? Not at all! The rules are quite straightforward and the game is easy to learn. Ideal for beginners or those who want something lighter. ### Do I need to print the game? What comes in the box? "Roll Pirates" is a 'Print & Play' game. You download and print the components yourself. There is no physical box. ### Is it a good game for strategy lovers? It has a strategic element in planning your route and using the dice, but the luck of the roll carries considerable weight. It's a good balance between luck and strategy. ### Does the game have a lot of player interaction? The interaction is more indirect. The focus is more on optimizing your own play and route on the map, without much direct conflict between players.