- BGG rating
- 6.7
Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot: Angry Ocean
- 2–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,619
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot
2015
Rules assistance for Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot
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Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot is a board game released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Measurement Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot: Port Scuffle
- 2–5 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2016
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About the game
Take to the high seas as the captain of your very own pirate ship. Seek out valuable merchant ships and raid them for their goods! Hire new crew, upgrade your ship, and give your treasure to the Pirate King for fame and glory! Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot takes the fun of rolling dice and combines it with a rich scenario deck to make each game play differently. Each round, the players battle it out with merchant vessels and other ships, trying to grab as much loot as possible. One player takes dice from all the players, rattles them in their hand, then tosses them into the game box to resolve the battle. Where your dice land in the box, in addition to the symbols rolled, determines the results of the battle, then players claim their loot. Players may now return to port to upgrade their ship, hire new crew, or give their goods to the Pirate King for his favor. When upgrading their ship, players use physical pieces to assemble their vessel, making each ship look different. In the box are dozens of punchboard pieces to customize your ship. In addition to common items and crew members, there will be unique item upgrades and crew that can make your ship stand out among the crowd! At the end of the game, the player who earned the most favor from the Pirate King wins! *Note: Per the publisher, unfortunately there's a misprint in the components list in the rulebook: The correct numbers of Loot tokens in the box are: 10 Spices 18 Rum 18 Fabrics 10 Valuables Also, the correct number of Special Loot cards from the mini-expansion is 5 (not 8).
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Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- uplay.it edizioni
- Portal Games
- Cranio Creations
Questions and answers
Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot supports 2–5 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 Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot is 45–60 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 Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot 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.
Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot belongs to these categories: Humor, Dice, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Measurement Movement. 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 Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot are: Ignacy Trzewiczek. 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 Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot 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.