- BGG rating
- 9.0
Gold n' Grog: Maritime Merchants
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,678
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Gold n' Grog
2023
Rules assistance for Gold n' Grog
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- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Gold n' Grog is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jake A Smith and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Gold n' Grog is a press your luck pirate card game where players aim to collect as much treasure as they possibly can. Use Action Cards to aid your drawing power or to hinder your opponents. Gold n' Grog can be learned in less than 5 minutes. To setup, all you need to do is pass out 1 cutlass card to each player, then mix the rest of the cards into a large face-down pile in the center of the table. Turns are made up of 2 phases. Action Phase Draw Phase During your Action Phase, you may play as many action cards from your hand as your pirate heart desires. For you draw phase, you may draw up to 5 cards from the draw pile, one at a time. If you find yourself without a cutlass and you run into something bad, you'll lose your draw, otherwise you may collect all the drawn cards. —description from the designer
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- Next Adventure Games
Questions and answers
Gold n' Grog 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 Gold n' Grog 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 Gold n' Grog for ages 10 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.
Gold n' Grog 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.
Gold n' Grog belongs to these categories: Card Game and Pirates. 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 Gold n' Grog are: Jake A Smith. 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 Gold n' Grog 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.