
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,244
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Dicey Waters
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2012

2025
Rules assistance for Anne Bonny's Malediction
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Anne Bonny's Malediction is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Diego Villanueva and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck.
Welcome to Anne Bonny's: Malediction! Embark on an epic adventure on the high seas, where treasure and intrigue are intertwined in every wave. In this exciting game of interaction and strategy, you will face the ultimate challenge: join the legendary crew of Anne Bonny, one of the most feared pirates of all time. Your mission is simple but challenging: roll the dices and do the actions using your cards to collect 20 gold coins meanwile other players try to change the type of your dices, steal your cards and your money. Earn Anne Bonny's respect and trust and secure a place on her intrepid crew. But be careful: in this world of pirates, betrayal lurks around every corner and every decision you make could determine your destiny. Do you have what it takes to overcome your opponents and join the legend of Anne Bonny? Get ready to set sail and find out in Anne Bonny's: Malediction! —description from the publisher ¡Bienvenidos a "Anne Bonny's: Maldición"! Embárcate en una aventura épica en alta mar, donde el tesoro y la intriga se entrelazan en cada ola. En este emocionante juego de interacción y estrategia te enfrentarás al desafío definitivo: unirte a la legendaria tripulación de Anne Bonny, una de las piratas más temidas de todos los tiempos. Tu misión es simple pero desafiante: tira los dados y realiza las acciones usando tus cartas para recolectar 20 monedas de oro mientras otros jugadores intentan cambiar el tipo de tus dados, robar tus cartas y tu dinero. Gánate el respeto y la confianza de Anne Bonny y asegúrate un lugar en su intrépido equipo. Pero ten cuidado: en este mundo de piratas, la traición acecha en cada esquina y cada decisión que tomes podría determinar tu destino. ¿Tienes lo necesario para superar a tus oponentes y unirte a la leyenda de Anne Bonny? ¡Prepárate para zarpar y descubrirlo en "Anne Bonny's: Malediction"! —description from the publisher (Spanish)
Anne Bonny's Malediction supports 2–5 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 Anne Bonny's Malediction is 15–30 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 Anne Bonny's Malediction for ages 8 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.
Anne Bonny's Malediction has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Anne Bonny's Malediction belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck. 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 Anne Bonny's Malediction are: Diego Villanueva. 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 Anne Bonny's Malediction 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.