- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rules assistance for Tortuga 2199: Shipwreck Bay
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Tortuga 2199: Shipwreck Bay
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Tortuga 2199: Shipwreck Bay is an expansion for Tortuga 2199 released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Denis Plastinin and Michael Loyko and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
About the game
This expansion adds a 5th player, more sector tiles, cards, markers, tokens, and the "Stingray" as a new spaceship. The expansion was included at the base pledge level of the 2020 Kickstarter campaign.
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Designers
Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Lavka Games
- Origames
- Lotus Frog Games
- MeepleBR
- Schwerkraft-Verlag
- Grey Fox Games
- Jet Games Studio
Questions and answers
Tortuga 2199: Shipwreck Bay 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 Tortuga 2199: Shipwreck Bay 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: Shipwreck Bay for ages 12 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: Shipwreck Bay has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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: Shipwreck Bay belongs to these categories: Pirates and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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: Shipwreck Bay 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: Shipwreck Bay as an expansion for Tortuga 2199. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tortuga 2199 to use it. Check that your edition of Tortuga 2199 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.