Walk the Plank!

Cosmodrome Games, Mayday Games · Board game · 2013
3–5 · best 5 20 min Weight 1.3/5
6.7 rating Ludopedia
6.5 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 8.95
6.7 rating Ludopedia
6.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy fast-paced, chaotic, and laugh-out-loud games where pirates push each other off a plank, Walk the Plank! is the right pick. It's pure fun with a 'take that' twist!

Highlights
  • Hilarious pirate chaos
  • Unpredictable secret actions
  • Quick and dynamic matches
  • Direct and funny interaction
Keep in mind
  • Player elimination can frustrate
  • Actions may not make sense
  • Can be a bit random
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a fierce and hilarious high-seas showdown in Walk the Plank! In this card game, you and your friends take on the roles of the worst pirates in a crew, so clumsy that the captain himself doubts they're worth the rum they drink. To prove their worth (or at least, to avoid being thrown to the sharks), you'll have to push each other off the plank! Each round, every pirate secretly chooses three action cards from their hand of ten. Then, in a sequence of plays that can get quite chaotic, these actions are revealed and executed one by one. The catch? What you planned might not make sense by the time it's your turn, but the action is carried out anyway! If you planned to push an enemy and they ended up surrounded by their own crewmates, tough luck: they're getting pushed regardless! Some more powerful cards, marked with a skull, stay on the table for the next round, but most return to your hand. The game ends when only two pirates (or fewer) remain on the plank. Whoever survives, wins! But beware: if everyone falls into the water at once, nobody wins, and only the sharks come out happy. It's a fast-paced game full of twists, ideal for those who enjoy a good dose of 'take that' with a touch of humor and light strategy.

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Best player count

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3–5 players
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Series: Get Bit Trilogy (Mayday Games) Theme: Pirates
Publisher Cosmodrome Games, Mayday Games
Designer Jared Tinney, Shane Steely
Artist Felideus Bubastis, Mike Groves

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
What is the average playtime for Walk the Plank!?
Games are super fast, usually lasting between 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of players and how quickly they decide their actions.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 3 to 5 pirates, which ensures plenty of interaction and chaos on the plank!
Is the game very complicated to learn?
Not at all! The rules are quite simple and the game is very straightforward. You choose 3 cards and execute them. The complexity comes from the interaction and the chaos that arises.
What happens if all pirates fall into the water?
If all pirates are eliminated in the same round, nobody wins! The sharks appreciate the feast, but the players go without a victory.
Is there player elimination? Can I be out of the game before the end?
Yes, there is player elimination. If your pirate is pushed off the plank, you are out of the game. But since the games are quick, the wait isn't long.
Is the game more focused on strategy or luck?
It's a mix! You plan your actions, but the simultaneous selection and the actions of other players can change everything. It has a good element of light tactics with a sprinkle of luck and chaos.

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