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Pirate King!

Pirate King!

2025·Frankie Bu

Videos
8
Creators
6

Some how-to-play. Pirate King! is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 1 unboxings, and 3 other videos.

2 - 5 players
15 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

From BoardGameGeek

Prove your worth and become the Pirate King by facing challenges that will test your luck. In Pirate King!, every decision matters, and only those capable of mastering their ambition will claim the pirate throne. Across 7 rounds, you'll compete against other captains to build the best deck of cards while avoiding the dreaded curses lurking in the seven seas. Each player starts by choosing a captain and an initial deck, while the market and monster cards are placed in the center of the table. Every captain is unique, so choose wisely, as their abilities will aid you on your journey. During the game, players will simultaneously reveal cards from their decks, one by one, deciding each turn whether to keep risking or stop before luck turns against them. If a player reveals three curses (skulls), they explode and lose all the resources they've gained that round, falling to the last position. Those who manage their luck well will gather valuable resources, such as gold and swords, to trade for powerful market cards or defeat terrifying monsters. These cards provide victory points and special abilities to help you get ahead of your rivals. However, greed is always lurking, and it could leave you empty-handed if you don't play carefully. After seven rounds, the player with the most victory points will be crowned the one and only Pirate King. Only one can claim this title-will it be you? -description from the publisher Demuestra tu valía y conviértete en el Rey de los Piratas enfrentando desafíos que pondrán a prueba tu suerte. En Pirate King, cada decisión cuenta, y solo aquellos capaces de dominar su ambición lograrán alcanzar el trono pirata. A lo largo de 7 rondas, competirás contra otros capitanes para construir el mejor mazo de cartas y esquivar las temidas maldiciones que acechan en los siete mares. Cada jugador comienza eligiendo un capitán y un mazo inicial, mientras en el centro de la mesa se despliegan las cartas de mercado y cartas de monstruo. Cada capitán es único, así que elige bien, pues sus habilidades te ayudarán a lo largo de tu travesía. Durante la partida, los jugadores revelarán a la vez las cartas de su mazo, una a una, decidiendo en cada turno si seguir arriesgando o detenerse antes de que la suerte los traicione. Si un jugador revela tres calaveras, explota y pierde todos los recursos obtenidos en esa ronda, siendo relegado al último lugar. Aquellos que manejen bien su suerte podrán recolectar valiosos recursos, como oro y espadas, para canjear por poderosas cartas del mercado o derrotar a temibles monstruos. Estas cartas ofrecen puntos de victoria y habilidades especiales que te permitirán adelantarte a tus rivales. Sin embargo, la codicia siempre está al acecho, y podría dejarte con las manos vacías si no juegas con cautela. Tras siete rondas, el jugador con más puntos de victoria será coronado como el único y verdadero Rey de los Piratas. Solo uno podrá reclamar este título, ¿serás tú el que lo consiga? -description from the designer (Spanish)

Pirate King!

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Learn to play

Pirate King! – How to Play – Boquerón Games2:28

Pirate King! – How to Play – Boquerón Games

Boqueron Games

Boqueron Games

Review

‍️Deckbuilding + Tentar a la suerte | Pirate King! | Opinión Sincera sobre este Juego de Mesa6:57

‍️Deckbuilding + Tentar a la suerte | Pirate King! | Opinión Sincera sobre este Juego de Mesa

Meffy Reviews | Juegos de mesa

Meffy Reviews | Juegos de mesa

Which Pirate King! video should I watch?

Pirate King! has 8 videos from 6 creators: 1 review, 3 how-to-play guides, 1 unboxing and 3 other videos. They date from 2025 to July 2026.

To learn the rules, start with "Pirate King! – How to Play – Boquerón Games" by Boqueron Games, which runs 2 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "‍️Deckbuilding + Tentar a la suerte | Pirate King! | Opinión Sincera sobre este Juego de Mesa" by Meffy Reviews | Juegos de mesa.

If you like it, try Sushi Go Party!, Take 5, Diamant or Quacks, which share several of its mechanics.

All videos

Pirate King! – How to Play – Boquerón GamesHow to play2:28

Pirate King! – How to Play – Boquerón Games

Boqueron Games

Boqueron Games

‍️Deckbuilding + Tentar a la suerte | Pirate King! | Opinión Sincera sobre este Juego de MesaReview6:57

‍️Deckbuilding + Tentar a la suerte | Pirate King! | Opinión Sincera sobre este Juego de Mesa

Meffy Reviews | Juegos de mesa

Meffy Reviews | Juegos de mesa

Pirate King - Les règles + GAMEPLAYHow to play12:05

Pirate King - Les règles + GAMEPLAY

Renard Ludique

Renard Ludique

All the Games with Steph: Pirate King! - TeachHow to play11:34

All the Games with Steph: Pirate King! - Teach

Steph Hodge

Steph Hodge

Pirate King - GigamicUnboxing3:28

Pirate King - Gigamic

Philibert

Philibert

Pirate King! – Board Game Trailer – Boquerón GamesHumor1:42

Pirate King! – Board Game Trailer – Boquerón Games

Boqueron Games

Boqueron Games

Avoid Curses and Collect Loot!0:59

Avoid Curses and Collect Loot!

Hachette Boardgames USA

Hachette Boardgames USA

Push your luck with Pirate King #boardgames #gaming0:41

Push your luck with Pirate King #boardgames #gaming

Hachette Boardgames USA

Hachette Boardgames USA

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Boqueron Games
Boqueron Games
2 videos of this game
Hachette Boardgames USA
Hachette Boardgames USA
2 videos of this game
Meffy Reviews | Juegos de mesa
Meffy Reviews | Juegos de mesa
1 video of this game
Philibert
Philibert
1 video of this game
Renard Ludique
Renard Ludique
1 video of this game
Steph Hodge
Steph Hodge
1 video of this game

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About Pirate King!

From BoardGameGeek:

Prove your worth and become the Pirate King by facing challenges that will test your luck. In Pirate King!, every decision matters, and only those capable of mastering their ambition will claim the pirate throne. Across 7 rounds, you'll compete against other captains to build the best deck of cards while avoiding the dreaded curses lurking in the seven seas. Each player starts by choosing a captain and an initial deck, while the market and monster cards are placed in the center of the table. Every captain is unique, so choose wisely, as their abilities will aid you on your journey. During the game, players will simultaneously reveal cards from their decks, one by one, deciding each turn whether to keep risking or stop before luck turns against them. If a player reveals three curses (skulls), they explode and lose all the resources they've gained that round, falling to the last position. Those who manage their luck well will gather valuable resources, such as gold and swords, to trade for powerful market cards or defeat terrifying monsters. These cards provide victory points and special abilities to help you get ahead of your rivals. However, greed is always lurking, and it could leave you empty-handed if you don't play carefully. After seven rounds, the player with the most victory points will be crowned the one and only Pirate King. Only one can claim this title-will it be you? -description from the publisher Demuestra tu valía y conviértete en el Rey de los Piratas enfrentando desafíos que pondrán a prueba tu suerte. En Pirate King, cada decisión cuenta, y solo aquellos capaces de dominar su ambición lograrán alcanzar el trono pirata. A lo largo de 7 rondas, competirás contra otros capitanes para construir el mejor mazo de cartas y esquivar las temidas maldiciones que acechan en los siete mares. Cada jugador comienza eligiendo un capitán y un mazo inicial, mientras en el centro de la mesa se despliegan las cartas de mercado y cartas de monstruo. Cada capitán es único, así que elige bien, pues sus habilidades te ayudarán a lo largo de tu travesía. Durante la partida, los jugadores revelarán a la vez las cartas de su mazo, una a una, decidiendo en cada turno si seguir arriesgando o detenerse antes de que la suerte los traicione. Si un jugador revela tres calaveras, explota y pierde todos los recursos obtenidos en esa ronda, siendo relegado al último lugar. Aquellos que manejen bien su suerte podrán recolectar valiosos recursos, como oro y espadas, para canjear por poderosas cartas del mercado o derrotar a temibles monstruos. Estas cartas ofrecen puntos de victoria y habilidades especiales que te permitirán adelantarte a tus rivales. Sin embargo, la codicia siempre está al acecho, y podría dejarte con las manos vacías si no juegas con cautela. Tras siete rondas, el jugador con más puntos de victoria será coronado como el único y verdadero Rey de los Piratas. Solo uno podrá reclamar este título, ¿serás tú el que lo consiga? -description from the designer (Spanish)

Designer

Frankie Bu

Artist

Ivan Escalante

Publisher

Boqueron Games

Categories

Card GamePirates

Mechanics

Deck ConstructionPush Your LuckSimultaneous Action SelectionModular Board & Variable Setup
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