100.0
rating
Ludopedia
6.4
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love pirates and space, you’ll dig the secret‑goal twist and area control.
Highlights
- Secret objectives boost replay
- Area control feels dynamic
- Deck‑building is engaging
Keep in mind
- Learning curve is moderate
- Needs constant attention
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
Tortuga 2199: Secret Agenda blends the swagger of pirates with the vastness of space exploration, spiced up by secret objectives that can push your final score over the line. At the start, each player receives a unique goal card; achieving that mission by game end lets you reveal the card and claim bonus points that may decide the winner. The board depicts various galactic sectors where pirate fleets vie for influence, and Area Majority/Influence determines who harvests the biggest rewards. Meanwhile, you’ll be building your own deck, bag or pool of resources, picking cards and pieces that fit your hidden agenda. Playtime runs about 60‑90 minutes, perfect for 2‑5 players who enjoy tactical choices and a dash of bluffing. While there’s no official complexity rating, the mix of deck‑building and area control may require a bit of focus from newcomers. Components are solid, featuring influence tokens, objective cards, ship pieces and a vivid star‑map board that screams pirate‑space. In short, Tortuga 2199 offers a game where long‑term strategy collides with a race to meet secret goals, delivering tension‑filled moments and unexpected turn‑arounds.
Expansion for
Published additional content
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
OK
3
OK
4
OK
5
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
Publisher
Grey Fox Games, Jet Games Studio, Lotus Frog Games, MeepleBR, Schwerkraft-Verlag
Designer
Denis Plastinin, Michael Loyko
Artist
Andrew Mironov
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can join?
2 to 5 players.
What is the typical playing time?
About 60–90 minutes, depending on player count.
What is the complexity level?
Moderate; it mixes deck‑building and area control, so some strategic focus is needed.
What components are included?
Galactic board, objective cards, deck cards, influence tokens, ship pieces and various markers.
Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of pirate themes, space exploration, and secret‑objective mechanics who enjoy tactical decision‑making.