
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,539
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Capt'n Sharky: Abenteuer auf der Schatzinsel
- 2–4 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2008

2004
Rules assistance for Piraten, Planken & Peseten
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Piraten, Planken & Peseten is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kai Haferkamp and its main mechanics are Action Points.
A large, 3D, well-designed cardboard Hispaniola has the pirates fighting over the treasure chests. As pirates are made to walk the many planks, the 4th pirate on the plank will push the 1st pirate into the water. Players have twelve action points to spend moving their pirates around and successful pirates draw a treasure from a bag. The scoring mechanism has a long plank and spring clip for each player, to show your score.
Piraten, Planken & Peseten 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 Piraten, Planken & Peseten is 45 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 Piraten, Planken & Peseten 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.
Piraten, Planken & Peseten has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Piraten, Planken & Peseten belongs to these categories: Fighting and Pirates. Its main mechanics are 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 Piraten, Planken & Peseten are: Kai Haferkamp. 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 Piraten, Planken & Peseten 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.