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Cannonades
2023
Rules assistance for Cannonades
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Cannonades
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Cannonades is a board game released in 2023 for 1–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Damiano Spagnolo and its main mechanics are Take That and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Each player is the captain of a fleet of pirate ships, and their goal is to sink all of the opponents’ ships – shooting cannonades, of course – and remain the only pirate still afloat. During your turn you can add ships to your fleet or try sinking those of your friends by shooting cannonballs at them. Simple? Yes! The game is explained in 30 seconds but finding and developing a strategy to have the upper hand might not be so easy! —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
Cannonades supports 1–5 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 Cannonades 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 Cannonades 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.
Cannonades has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Cannonades belongs to these categories: Card Game and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Take That and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Cannonades are: Damiano Spagnolo. 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 Cannonades 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.