7.4
rating
Ludopedia
6.5
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love quick, cut‑throat pirate brawls with plenty of laughs, Walk the Plank delivers.
Highlights
- Fast, easy to learn
- Well‑timed humor
- Constant player interaction
Keep in mind
- Player elimination can sideline folks
- Skull cards linger a turn
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Walk the Plank: Deluxe Edition casts you and your friends as the worst pirates ever to set sail. The captain, fed up with the crew's laziness and incompetence, decides only two of you can stay aboard – so the goal is simple: shove the other players' pirates off the plank while keeping yours afloat. Each round starts with players secretly stacking three action cards from a hand of ten. When the round begins, the cards are revealed and executed in the pre‑set order, no matter how the situation changed. If you planned to push someone on your third move, you’ll still do it even if the target is already gone. Some cards bear a skull and must remain on the table for an extra turn, adding a delayed‑strategy twist. The game ends as soon as two or fewer pirates remain; whoever controls those survivors wins. There’s also a chance that every pirate ends up in the water, leaving the Kraken as the sole victor.
The deluxe box includes revised rules, new artwork by Felideus Bubastis, screen‑printed wooden meeples, and the Ghost Meeple mini‑expansion, which adds a spectral pirate with its own powers. With minimal text and 20‑minute playtime, the game is quick to learn, yet the mix of action queue, simultaneous selection, and take‑that cards creates plenty of tension and laughs. Perfect for 3‑5 players who enjoy fast, competitive, humor‑filled pirate brawls.
The deluxe box includes revised rules, new artwork by Felideus Bubastis, screen‑printed wooden meeples, and the Ghost Meeple mini‑expansion, which adds a spectral pirate with its own powers. With minimal text and 20‑minute playtime, the game is quick to learn, yet the mix of action queue, simultaneous selection, and take‑that cards creates plenty of tension and laughs. Perfect for 3‑5 players who enjoy fast, competitive, humor‑filled pirate brawls.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
3
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4
REC
5
BEST
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Mayday Games, PaperGames (III), Reflexshop, Tranjis Games
Designer
Jared Tinney, Shane Steely
Artist
Felideus Bubastis
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
3 to 5 players.
How long does a game take?
About 20 minutes.
What is the game's complexity?
Very low (weight 1.2/5), perfect for beginners.
What components are included in the deluxe box?
Action cards, screen‑printed wooden meeples, new artwork, and the Ghost Meeple mini‑expansion.
Do I need prior experience with card games?
No, the rules are straightforward and the guide is concise.
What if all pirates fall into the water?
No one wins; the Kraken is the symbolic victor.
Can I play with fewer than three players?
No, the minimum is three because the elimination mechanic needs competition.
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