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rating
Ludopedia
6.4
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you love pirates, humor, and quick games, this edition will have you laughing and battling in no time.
Highlights
- Fast and fun
- Action queue
- Take That cards
- Pirate humor
- Limited edition charm
Keep in mind
- Can end with all dead
- Requires quick decisions
- Revised rules may surprise
- Limited edition only
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Walk the Plank: Limited Edition is the tin edition of a card game that puts you in command of a crew of lazy, inept pirates. The captain, fed up with his slack crew, decides to keep only two of them, and it’s up to you to prove you’re worth it by pushing your rivals off the plank while keeping your own pirates alive. Each round starts with players secretly stacking three of their ten action cards. Then, everyone reveals and plays the cards one by one, following the action queue, and nothing stops a plan from being thwarted by an opponent’s unexpected play. If you plan for your pirate to shove someone off on the third move, but they only see their teammates, they’ll still take a step forward. Skull cards are special: they stay on the table the next round, creating a “take that” effect that can turn the game. When two or fewer pirates remain aboard, the game ends and the owners of those pirates win. If everyone ends up in the drink, no one wins, except the sharks circling below. The game blends action‑queue, player‑elimination, and simultaneous‑action mechanics, creating a planning‑and‑surprise dynamic that keeps everyone on edge. The limited edition brings revised rules, new artwork by Felideus Bubastis, screen‑printed meeples, the Ghost Meeple mini‑expansion (with rules), and a 26‑card promo pack. The pack includes a summary card and five cards of each of the five player colors, giving each player 15 cards instead of the original 10. The extra cards – Skeleton Scallywag, Parlay, Ghost Pirate, and Dynamite – add more variety and tension to the game. The tin case provides extra protection and is a collector’s item for pirate and card game fans.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
3
OK
4
REC
5
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Mayday 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 last?
About 20 minutes.
What is the complexity level?
Medium; easy to learn but strategic.
What components are included?
150 cards, meeples, tin case, Ghost Meeple mini‑expansion, and promo pack.
Who is the game for?
Pirate fans, humor lovers, and quick card game enthusiasts.
What is the Ghost Meeple mini‑expansion?
Small expansion with extra rules and ghost meeples.
What happens if all pirates die?
No one wins, only sharks circle around the ship.
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