Pyrates: The Golden Age

From BoardGameGeek:

Command your ship, outwit rival captains, and fight for fortune in Pyrates The Golden Age. You'll raid merchant convoys, plunder coastal towns, and clash with autonomous Man ‘O' Wars, all while racing to return to Nassau before the King's Pardon arrives. Movement is driven by wind and how efficiently you run your ship (not random chance), so every decision cuts deep. Victory comes not from one perfect tactic, but from adapting to a world that never plays the same way twice. The Caribbean is alive with autonomous merchant ships and relentless Man ‘O' Wars, each moving independently between turns. The tides shift constantly, and the threats evolve with every round, forcing you to adapt or fall behind. You're not just battling other players; you're fighting a dynamic world that challenges your every move. Players race against common threats and each other, keeping the competition fierce but fair. This means no ruined turns and no hard feelings. Just pure strategic rivalry and high stakes. No captain is ever truly out of the fight. Whether you're down on treasure or facing a battered ship, clever tactics and smart risk-taking can turn the tides. Each Captain who arrived in Nassau before Woodes Rogers counts all the treasure on board their Ship. The pirate with the most stolen gold booty wins the game! Any pirate not anchored in Nassau before Governor Woodes Rogers cannot win the game. -description from the publisher