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Stowaway 52
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Jump Ship!
2016
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- 1–2 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 1 player
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Jump Ship! is a board game released in 2016 for 1–2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Floyd Pretz and Matthew A. Cohen.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: As the captain of the Black Bounty, it's up to you to chart your own course through this pirate Cardventure! Should you defend your boat from enemy pirates, or do you go and plunder another ship? Do you duel your fearsome nemesis Captain Peg, or do you jump into the squid-infested waters? Choose wisely in Jump Ship! as your fate depends on the choices you make! Whether you play solo or with a friend, the goal is the same: Grab the most gold!
Questions and answers
Jump Ship! supports 1–2 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 Jump Ship! is 15 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 Jump Ship! 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.
Jump Ship! 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.
Jump Ship! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Adventure, and Pirates. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Jump Ship! and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Jump Ship! are: Floyd Pretz and Matthew A. Cohen. 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 Jump Ship! 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.