
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Piet Piraat: Piratengevaar
- 2–5 players
- 16–45 min
- 2006

2000
Rules assistance for Pete the Pirate
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Pete the Pirate is a board game released in 2000 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory.
Roll the die, move your pawn and grab treasures - but also, each player hides his treasures in a treasure chest having two compartments. You must remember which side has your jewels and where this side currently is as the chest gets flipped and rotated by opponents. If you run into Pete the Pirate, you want to be able to open the empty half. Contents: board, pirate, 4 play figures, 4 treasure chests, 20 precious gems, special die Ages 6 and up
Pete the Pirate supports 2–4 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 Pete the Pirate 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 Pete the Pirate for ages 6 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.
Pete the Pirate has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Pete the Pirate belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Memory, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory. 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 Pete the Pirate are: Wolfgang Kramer. 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 Pete the Pirate 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.