- BGG rank
- BGG #29,785
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Army vs. Aliens
- 2 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,467
- BGG rating
- 5.1
Pirates vs. Ninjas
2012
Rules assistance for Pirates vs. Ninjas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pirates vs. Ninjas
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Pirates vs. Ninjas is a board game released in 2012 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jason Serrato and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The second game in the "AvA" series that started with Army vs. Aliens. It is a stand alone 2 player game, but can be combined with the other games in the series for variety or for larger games. Each player takes one of the factions and rolls all 9 dice. Then players alternate either attacks or using a special power. Dice that are used are put back into the dice cup. If a player cannot attack or use a power, they instead 'rally' and roll the dice cup (and reroll any or all of their dice still in play). The two forces have different special powers.
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- Wiggles 3D
Questions and answers
Pirates vs. Ninjas supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Pirates vs. Ninjas is 15 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 Pirates vs. Ninjas 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.
Pirates vs. Ninjas 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.
Pirates vs. Ninjas belongs to these categories: Dice and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling. 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 Pirates vs. Ninjas are: Jason Serrato. 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 Pirates vs. Ninjas 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.