- BGG rank
- BGG #9,973
- BGG rating
- 6.6
21 Mutinies: Arrr! Edition
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,800
- BGG rating
- 6.8
21 Motines
2011
Rules assistance for 21 Motines
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for 21 Motines
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21 Motines is a board game released in 2011 for 3–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Perepau Llistosella and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Variable Phase Order, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Some sailors work in a boat to make their fortune. The ship's Captain will lead them to fish, to hunt for treasures, to sell fish to the fish market... They can only do whatever the Captain wants, or mutiny to become the new Captain!!! After 21 mutinies, the sailor who has earned the biggest success will be proclaimed the best of all those embarked in this adventure. THE GAME Players will try to earn victory points and money taking different actions on the board. One player, the Captain, who starts the round, decides which action is performed that round. The other players can either perform it along with the captain or mutiny to become the Captain for the next round. The game ends after 21 mutinies, i.e. 21 changes of the Captain role. Then the player with the most Victory Points wins the game.
Designers
Publishers
- Kokorïn Games
Questions and answers
21 Motines supports 3–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 21 Motines is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 21 Motines for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
21 Motines has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
21 Motines belongs to these categories: Economic, Print & Play, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Variable Phase Order, and Worker Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 21 Motines are: Perepau Llistosella. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 21 Motines as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.