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Blackbeard's Lost Fleet
2024
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- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
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Blackbeard's Lost Fleet is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Andrzej Kozakowski and Mirek Talik and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Blackbeard's Lost Fleet combines deck-building, worker placement and subtle area control mechanics. Players expand their card decks with more Loyal Pirates, and then send them on missions using pirate fast ships. And all this with the aim of inciting rebellion and taking over the ships of Blackbeard's lost fleet, or finding the location where his legendary treasure is hidden. Not to forget that what counts among pirates is the fame and support of the Flying Gang, which chooses who will rule Nassau. Decks of pirate companions allow players to send their men to specific places. Some cards give you the ability to get something immediately, while others give you the ability to perform an action specific to a particular pirate. Cards can be acquired for their decks, as well as discarding those that the Player deems unnecessary. In addition, most cards can be used in several ways. Taking over specific ships of Blackbeard's fleet not only gives the Player more support from his pirate brethren, but also provides constant bonuses during the game. Who wins? The one with the largest fleet, the one supported by the majority of pirates, or the one who finds Blackbeard's legendary treasure first? The game is language independent. There is only iconography on the cards and boards. —description from the publisher
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- Taberna Vagantis Publishing
Questions and answers
Blackbeard's Lost Fleet supports 2–4 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 Blackbeard's Lost Fleet is 60–120 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 Blackbeard's Lost Fleet for ages 14 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.
Blackbeard's Lost Fleet has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Blackbeard's Lost Fleet belongs to these categories: Pirates. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, 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 Blackbeard's Lost Fleet are: Andrzej Kozakowski and Mirek Talik. 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 Blackbeard's Lost Fleet 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.