# Shiver Me Timbers

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: #5086
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90-150 min
- **Weight**: 3.35 / 5
- **Designers**: Michal Vitkovsky
- **Artists**: Andy Monks, Unique Litani Soparie
- **Publishers**: Weltflucht Verlag
- **Categories**: Pirates
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Hand Management, Modular Board, Simultaneous Action Selection, Take That, Tug of War, Variable Player Powers, Voting

## Verdict
Thematic gamers and fans of flexible strategies will love this—each game spins a new tale of betrayals and loot. The variable victory system is genius!Secret goals enable infinite replaySmart tactical card combatGorgeous customizable miniaturesLong playtime (2+ hours)Needs translation for non-English speakersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Shiver Me Timbers is a pirate sandbox where each game is a unique epic. With 10 possible victory conditions (5 drawn per game), you might rescue your family or face the Kraken—but you’ll only learn rivals’ goals when it’s too late! The modular board reshapes the Caribbean unpredictably, while customizable ship miniatures and asymmetric powers ensure no captain plays alike. Tactical cardplay, bloody battles, and treacherous votes blend into a chaotic dance where the shrewdest strategist—or luckiest—claims the title of Most Feared Pirate. Brace for 2 hours of pure backstabbing on the high seas, where even allies might knife you if the prize is juicy enough. Pro tip: keep one eye on the treasure and the other on your 'friends’' backs.

## FAQ
### Does it work well at 2 players?
Yes, but it’s more cutthroat at 3-4. With 2, it becomes a less chaotic strategic duel.

### Do I need to paint the miniatures?
Nope, but they pop with paint! Ships come pre-colored in distinct plastics.

### Will Eurogamers enjoy this?
If they like strong themes with strategy, yes! It has euro elements like action management, but pirate chaos prevails.

### Recommended minimum age?
14+ due to complexity. Teens comfortable with English (or using translations) will love it.

### Is it luck-based or pure strategy?
70% strategy, 30% combat luck. Smart choices can mitigate bad rolls.