
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,286
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Clou: Roll & Heist. Again!
- 1–3 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2020

2023
Rules assistance for Beards and Booty
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Beards and Booty is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kristian Fosh and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Player Elimination.
Roll your dice to send the other pirate captains to Davy Jones’ locker! Many tides ago, the seas shook to the sound of cannon fire, the roar of Captains bellowing orders and the creaking of unfurled sails. The Golden Age of Piracy was a search for freedom, wealth, and glory… But who amongst these fine figures of fortune was the greatest of them all? Print your pages, grab your dice, and choose your markers as we set sail… Each player needs a printed sheet and a couple of markers (to track your Reputation and Gold). You’ll also need 5 dice to play. On your turn, roll each die up to three times. Aim for the combinations on your player board (they’re different on each one) to damage your opponent’s Reputation, boost your own Reputation, or collect Gold coins to take special actions. Win by being the last Pirate with any Reputation. —description from designer
Beards and Booty supports 1–4 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 Beards and Booty 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 Beards and Booty 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.
Beards and Booty 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.
Beards and Booty belongs to these categories: Fighting, Print & Play, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Player Elimination. 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 Beards and Booty are: Kristian Fosh. 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 Beards and Booty 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.