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- BGG #10,402
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Musketeers
2–4 players20–40 min1991
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Jolly Roger
1992
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Jolly Roger is a board game released in 1992 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Franz Josef Lamminger and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
extrapolated from the translation: Jolly Roger A card game for 3 – 5 players Ages 8 and up Designed by Franz-Josef Lamminger Manufactured by Fun Connection Pirates have found the fabulous treasure of Captain Flint. However, everyone is fighting to reach into the treasure chest first. The order changes constantly, because everyone wants to be the leader of this small gang. Contents 5 Pirate cards 32 playing cards 10 treasure cards 16 gold cards 4 cards with worthless junk Preparation Each player chooses a Pirate card. With 4 players, the card with the X-symbol is taken out of the game. With 3 players, the card with the Rum Barrel symbol is also removed. Then the Pirate cards are mixed and are uncovered on the table side by side. The 10 treasure cards are also mixed and are put in a face-down stack on the table. The 16 gold and 4 worthless-junk cards are put on the table face down and are thoroughly mixed. They are required for the treasure search later. You may wish to put these cards in a cup or a bag. The 32 playing cards are also mixed and dealt to the players. With 3 players gets each 10, with 4 players each gets 8, and with 5 players each gets 6 cards. Surplus cards are put aside for this round. The game goal Whoever possesses the most gold after 10 treasure searches wins the game.
Editions
- Jolly RogerENFun Connection
- Jolly RogerDEFun Connection, Salagames1992
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Fun Connection
- Salagames
Questions and answers
Jolly Roger supports 3–5 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 Jolly Roger is 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 Jolly Roger 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.
Jolly Roger has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Jolly Roger belongs to these categories: Card Game, Nautical, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Jolly Roger are: Franz Josef Lamminger. 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 Jolly Roger 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.