
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,524
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Antematter
- 3–6 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Pirate's Mark: Parrghty Mode
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Pirate's Mark: Parrghty Mode is an expansion for Pirate's Mark released in 2020 for 3–15 players, 25–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stephen Lynch and Keith Edwards and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Grid Movement, and Betting and Bluffing.
Parrghty Mode is an expansion pack that allows you to play with up to 15 players! Parrghty Mode increases the number of cards that are on the table to 168! (14x12 Grid instead of 13x10). Inside Parrghty Mode will be several exclusive and exciting new luck and curse cards. —description from the publisher
Pirate's Mark: Parrghty Mode supports 3–15 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's Mark: Parrghty Mode is 25–60 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's Mark: Parrghty Mode for ages 10 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's Mark: Parrghty Mode belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Grid Movement, and Betting and Bluffing. 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's Mark: Parrghty Mode are: Stephen Lynch and Keith Edwards. 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's Mark: Parrghty Mode as an expansion for Pirate's Mark. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pirate's Mark to use it. Check that your edition of Pirate's Mark is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.