# Walk the Plank: Deluxe Edition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #7249
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Jared Tinney, Shane Steely
- **Artists**: Felideus Bubastis
- **Publishers**: Mayday Games, PaperGames (III), Reflexshop, Tranjis Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Humor, Pirates
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, Take That

## Verdict
If you love quick, cut‑throat pirate brawls with plenty of laughs, Walk the Plank delivers.Fast, easy to learnWell‑timed humorConstant player interactionPlayer elimination can sideline folksSkull cards linger a turnRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### 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.