- BGG rating
- 6.4
Tortuga 2199: Secret Agenda
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,356
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Tortuga 2199
2020
Rules assistance for Tortuga 2199
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Tortuga 2199
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Tortuga 2199 is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Denis Plastinin and Michael Loyko and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Grid Movement, and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Tortuga 2199: Shipwreck Bay
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Tortuga 2199: Status Cards
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Тортуга 2199: Фантом (Tortuga 2199: Phantom Starpirate Ship)
- 2–4 players
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Tortuga 2199: Flying Dutchman Starpirate Ship
- 2–4 players
About the game
Planetary registry… Tortuga — former Interstellar Confederation's mining colony. Aggressive environment and fauna. The planet is located inside the neutral buffer zone of Omega sector. Since the miners’ rebellion, the planet is under control of insurgents and pirate clans. Visiting is highly discouraged by Confederation ships. Tortuga 2199 is a deck building, exploration, and area control game for 2–4 players. Play as the pirate captain of a space ship. Your objective is to become the most powerful captain and have all of the disunited pirate clans join your cause. Upgrade your ship and hire new crew members. Explore and conquer different sectors of the planet. Fight space beasts and board other captains’ ships. All of the above increases your influence and helps to reach your goal. Good luck, captain. All sails to the space wind! Tortuga 2199 contains a modular playing board, spaceship miniatures, tokens, counters and 150+ cards.
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Designers
Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Reflexshop
- Lavka Games
- Board Game Rookie
- Lotus Frog Games
- MeepleBR
- Schwerkraft-Verlag
- Grey Fox Games
- PHALANX
- Jianjie Star Games
- Jet Games Studio
Questions and answers
Tortuga 2199 supports 2–4 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 Tortuga 2199 is 60–90 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 Tortuga 2199 for ages 14 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.
Tortuga 2199 has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Tortuga 2199 belongs to these categories: Pirates and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Grid Movement, and Modular Board. 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 Tortuga 2199 are: Denis Plastinin and Michael Loyko. 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 Tortuga 2199 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.