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Pros & Cons
Pros
I own several dow games, and this one didn't disappoint. This is the only game where when we play it people erupt in cheering, laughter.
The goal of the game is to become the most famous pirate, or gain the most fame points. Hard to find a better pirate-themed game than this one. Unlike other games, that take a burgeoning interest to really embrace, this is the sort of game where frien... Read More
It is a 12 round game but you can play it in fewer rounds if you want to have a shorter game. It is always exciting and can easily be shortened or extended based on the time available to play.
Cons
Parents say it's much too hard to figure out, they did not like it. One parent said, "i don't know what to say.
Highlights
Quality
Prosgame is high quality and once you learn to play can be very fun
The quality of this game board and its pieces is amazing
The tension winds up at the end of the game as people have piles of treasure stored in their ship that they should be cashing i... Read More
I can totally see how the game can elicit smack talk as it erupted quickly in my family
Price
Each player gets a colored stone token 34magic pearl34 useable once per game to restore the most damaged portion of a ship in p... Read More
We finally bought our own copy on a flash sale
I think the going rate on ebay is around 60 70 with shipping 114 on amazon is steep id wait it out which is pricey
Shipping
The package arrived five days before it said it would arrive which was pleasantly surprising
Successfully arriving at your destination grants a certain reward money 34fame34 treasure changes each turn and has the ability... Read More
With pirates cove your ship is all youve got and youll be rolling dice like a mad man to stay afloat
You can go for the islands that give victory points directly or if your ship will hold them you can go for a big treasurechest ... Read More
Competitiveness
Someone compared it to ticket to ride and settlers its completely different and worth the try
Final thoughtsin our four player games of pirates cove weve found them to be extremely competitive mostly in a good way
Just pray that your pirate competitors dont throw you overboard matey
Different than most games pirates cove is a game that has a set number of rounds 12 in which to complete your strategy
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- This product had a total of 112 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 23 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Could be one of those games that starts an argument though so maybe not the best to play with hotheads
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It is a bit much to figure out by reading the instructions
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Consgame takes a couple of times playing to get the hang of
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Seems like a fun game though the directions and steps are very complicated
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We bought this on the recommendation from amazon as we love ticket to ride
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I cannot get enough of this game
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its still a heavily strategy oriented game but a nice change of pace from settlers and others
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Takes a time or two to get it all but you can have fun on the first time
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