- BGG rank
- BGG #11,522
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Pirate Legends
2020
Rules assistance for Pirate Legends
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pirate Legends
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Pirate Legends is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Annick Lobet and its main mechanics are Take That, Pick-up and Deliver, and Action Points.
About the game
In Pirate Legends you become a captain of a pirate ship roaming the Seven Seas in search of treasures, but you are not the only one looking for fortune in these unruly waters. Your opponents will be hot on your trail looking for ways to attack you. Can you avoid all the traps set against you and become the richest captain of all? Pirate Legends is an evolving legacy game that includes 14 mystery envelopes full of new game components and additional rules! The more you play, the more you discover! —description from the publisher
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Designers
Publishers
- Outland
- Hobby Japan
- Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd
- Blackrock Games
- Red Cat Games
- Elznir Games
Questions and answers
Pirate Legends 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 Pirate Legends is 30–60 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 Legends 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 Legends 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.
Pirate Legends belongs to these categories: Pirates. Its main mechanics are Take That, Pick-up and Deliver, and Action Points. 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 Legends are: Annick Lobet. 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 Legends 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.