
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,797
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Rum & Bones
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Rum & Bones: Second Tide – Cutthroats Hero Pack
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Rum & Bones: Second Tide – Cutthroats Hero Pack is an expansion for Rum & Bones: Second Tide released in 2017 for 2–6 players. It was designed by Michael Shinall and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
This is a Kickstarter exclusive set of five Mercenary Heroes: Captain: Bluebeard Gunner: Selena Swashbuckler: Jane Doe Brute: Lu Bu Quartermaster: Cierci
Rum & Bones: Second Tide – Cutthroats Hero Pack supports 2–6 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.
Rum & Bones: Second Tide – Cutthroats Hero Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid 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 Rum & Bones: Second Tide – Cutthroats Hero Pack are: Michael Shinall. 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 Rum & Bones: Second Tide – Cutthroats Hero Pack as an expansion for Rum & Bones: Second Tide. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rum & Bones: Second Tide to use it. Check that your edition of Rum & Bones: Second Tide is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.