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- BGG #1,888
- BGG rating
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Pharaon
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Pirate Box
2021
Rules assistance for Pirate Box
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 15–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Pirate Box
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Pirate Box is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sylas and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Memory.
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About the game
You've finally managed to get your hands on the legendary Black Lemon treasure. To share the loot, you set up an old pirate tradition in 3 steps: memorize the contents of the chest in 30 seconds, plan the sharing of the loot on a common grid, then each collect the objects in the chest according to your choices. In short, place your pirate tiles on the grid alternately beginning by the first player. Then look what treasure pieces correspond to your grid placement and score the maximum of points by all available combinations. (crown crown, mask, bottle, sword, coin, diamond). Shake the chest, change the content of it and start again ! If you have a good memory and are smarter than your partners, you might get the most valuable loot back! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Dino Toys s. r. o.
- Blue Orange (EU)
Questions and answers
Pirate Box supports 1–4 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 Pirate Box is 15–20 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 Pirate Box 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.
Pirate Box 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.
Pirate Box belongs to these categories: Memory and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, 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 Pirate Box are: Sylas. 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 Pirate Box 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.