- BGG rating
- 6.2
Santy Anno: Blackbeard at the Pub
- 3–8 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2006
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,069
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Santy Anno
2006
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- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Santy Anno is a board game released in 2006 for 3–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alain Orban and its main mechanics are Real-Time.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: You are one of the notorious pirates of the Santy Anno, the terrifying three-master that makes the Caribbean seas insecure. After a long night drinking rum and partying, you have forgotten where your ship is and, even worse, who is your captain! To resolve this, actually very common problem in a pirate’s life, the pirate’s guild has initiated a new tradition: the first 3 on board will respectively become captain and first mates. The ones arriving too late will be demoted to ship’s boys and spend the rest of the trip cleaning the deck! Will you be fast and smart enough to avoid being spending the rest of your time with brush and bucket instead of sword and gun? Avoid to be demoted and get a maximum of ducats. At the end of the game (5 rounds) the player with the most money is nominated captain and wins. The next 2 are his first mates. The others lose and have to pay for the next round… and to clean the table and glasses! This is a pirate game. The 500 first copies will come with a limited Ex-ludis signed by the designer along with the expansion Santy Anno: Blackbeard at the Pub. Expanded by: Santy Anno: Blackbeard at the Pub
Editions
- Santy AnnoenRepos Production2006
- Santy AnnoplGranna
Mechanics
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- Repos Production
- Granna
Questions and answers
Santy Anno supports 3–8 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 Santy Anno is 30 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 Santy Anno 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.
Santy Anno 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.
Santy Anno belongs to these categories: Puzzle, Real-time, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Real-Time. 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 Santy Anno are: Alain Orban. 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 Santy Anno 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.