Cartagena
Play symbol cards to leapfrog six pirates through a tunnel, retreating to refill your hand.
Who it's for
Groups wanting a light, interactive race with just enough timing and tactical retreat to keep it clever.
Not for you if…
You want deep strategy or heavy decisions; it is intentionally simple, and the forward-back rhythm can feel repetitive to players craving more meat.
Vibe's take
A breezy back-and-forth of sprint-and-retreat where the crowd of pirates keeps reshaping your best move.
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About this game
A push-your-luck pirate escape along a winding tunnel from fortress to waiting sloop. You play symbol cards to leapfrog your six pirates forward, but the only way to refill your hand is to send a pirate backward. Get all six aboard the boat first to win the jailbreak.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.6 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.4/10
Rank #1,604
8.2k ratings
Published
2000
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