
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,017
- BGG rating
- 6.9
King of New York
- 2–6 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2014

2023
Rules assistance for Booty Dice
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Booty Dice is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Eric Olsen and its main mechanics are Race, Push Your Luck, and Player Elimination.
All Hands on Deck! In this fast-paced pirate free-for-all, ye will attack and steal from yer sworn enemies while defending yerself and looting the buried treasure! To win, ye must amass 25 gold doubloons or be the last remaining pirate. But beware! Mutiny and shipwrecks abound on the high seas. Will ye walk the plank and feed the fishes? Will ye plunder another pirate or call down Blackbeard's Curse? Only time will tell. So hoist the Jolly Roger, weigh anchor and set sail for adventure! Your fate lies in the roll of the Booty Dice!
Booty Dice supports 2–6 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 Booty Dice 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 Booty Dice 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.
Booty Dice has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Booty Dice belongs to these categories: Dice and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Race, Push Your Luck, 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 Booty Dice are: Eric Olsen. 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 Booty Dice 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.