
Lying Pirates: 8-Player Game Components
- 7–8 players
- 2025

Expansion for Lying Pirates: The Race for the Pirate Throne
2025
Rules assistance for Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion
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Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion is an expansion for Lying Pirates: The Race for the Pirate Throne released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 35–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Lucas Vagner, Mikaela Hård, and Misha Ahmadi and its main mechanics are Race, Dice Rolling, and Deduction.
The tides of adventure rise higher than ever with Cities of Greed, the brand-new expansion for Lying Pirates! Dive into a world where cunning tactics meet fierce competition as you navigate the treacherous waters of wealth and ambition. Will you reign supreme, or will greed be your downfall? Cities of Greed adds 7 new towns to visit, influence and take control of as Mayor. —description from the publisher
Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion 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 Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion is 35–120 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 Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion for ages 14 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.
Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Race, Dice Rolling, and Deduction. 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 Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion are: Lucas Vagner, Mikaela Hård, and Misha Ahmadi. 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 Lying Pirates: Cities of Greed Expansion as an expansion for Lying Pirates: The Race for the Pirate Throne. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lying Pirates: The Race for the Pirate Throne to use it. Check that your edition of Lying Pirates: The Race for the Pirate Throne is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.