Pirates Behaving Badly
2026Taylor Hayward, Patty Hayward
2 - 5 players
15 - 30 min
From BoardGameGeek
Pirates Behaving Badly is a fast-paced pirate card game of plunder, deception, and treasure hunting. Players raid one another's hands, steal valuable cards, and race to build rummy-style sets representing cargo, crew, and riches gathered from across the seas. But beware-every pirate captain has a target on their back. While you're busy filling your hold with loot, you'll also need to protect your captain from rival raiders looking to send them to a watery grave. Each turn presents a choice: strengthen your collection, launch a daring attack, or shore up your defenses. Clever timing, a little luck, and a healthy dose of pirate treachery will determine who sails away with the most glory. Easy to learn but packed with player interaction, Pirates Behaving Badly is a lively family-friendly card game where no treasure-and no captain-is ever truly safe. -description from the publisher
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Pirates Behaving Badly has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Pirates Behaving Badly – Ask Nicely. Then Rob Them." by Meeple University, which runs 7 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Meeple Mentor Reviews Pirates Behaving Badly" by Meeple Mentor.
If you like it, try Dawn and Druid, also by Taylor Hayward, or Monopoly Deal Card Game and Unstable Unicorns, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Pirates Behaving Badly
From BoardGameGeek:
Pirates Behaving Badly is a fast-paced pirate card game of plunder, deception, and treasure hunting. Players raid one another's hands, steal valuable cards, and race to build rummy-style sets representing cargo, crew, and riches gathered from across the seas. But beware-every pirate captain has a target on their back. While you're busy filling your hold with loot, you'll also need to protect your captain from rival raiders looking to send them to a watery grave. Each turn presents a choice: strengthen your collection, launch a daring attack, or shore up your defenses. Clever timing, a little luck, and a healthy dose of pirate treachery will determine who sails away with the most glory. Easy to learn but packed with player interaction, Pirates Behaving Badly is a lively family-friendly card game where no treasure-and no captain-is ever truly safe. -description from the publisher
Designers
Taylor Hayward, Patty Hayward
Publisher
Green Meadow Games
Categories
Card GamePirates
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